[WRC] News & Rumours 2019

[tomhlord]

I just can not find the logic why Tänak should go to Hyndai? How do they fit there together with Neuville? One of them must accept to be number 2 in the team. Do not be number 2 in the team was the main reason for Tänak leave M-Sport. I can not see it is going to happen.

... and like always disclaimer for this kind of statements: we probably didn't see Loeb to Hyndai scenario as logical one neither.

I think money is a factor, either as a wage from Hyundai or using it as a bargaining chip with Toyota. But also, if Hyundai has a new car next season, there's a chance they will be telling stories about how many hours and €€€ they've put into development, and look at our facilities and engineering team etc etc and that could also be an element.

Personally, I don't want it to happen, because having the top three drivers in different teams is good for competition. Reminds me slightly of when Hirvonen went to Citroen, it neutered the fight.