I believe Jari-Matti is still honest 5 days later, because Ott had contacted "us", don't mean contacted him personally, because he is not a contact person for such decisions in the team
This is true.
And just because Tanak contacted Toyota doesn't mean there was a discussion or any consideration, he might've just been told a straight 'No thanks, we're covered' ...
Since the old guy died, it appears Red Bull aren't so much in love with motorsport. Although, they are everywhere so I don't know how true it is.
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