Think the relationship that Tommi had with Colin has a lot to do with this decision. Yes its a massive risk on the face of it however think Tommi will give Kris the tools and the mentoring to do the job. Finland in 2019 is going to be fast!
It may have something to do with UK / European marketing too. These guys are here to sell cars. Sure, he's a rally winner, he probably came fairly cheap too, but he's also very marketable.
A couple of interesting points re testing on the latest Dirtfish podcast:
1. Fourmaux is testing the 2024 i20 he used in Monte (which he was comfortable in) and comparing it to the 2025 car. He...
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Hyundai is 1,5 feet out. They won't invest majorly for what is seemingly their final season.
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