IMO after that win in Poland, the team does not put any requirements on Kalle anymore. He said half a year and plus he is closing the season 4/7 with good numbers ( No 1 in stage wins plus rally leaders) despite the screw ups but probably better than Ogier

I think he is sending a message to Seb and the team with regards to Fast Eddies comment. IMO, he may be claiming that "I am the better option than Seb". Next season and 2026 he is back full time since he said himself at the end of last season.