I am kind of hoping they do retire and give us and the Championship a kind of fresh start under the new Regs.

Ogier has well had his time (and money), ditto Neuville (and wont like less performance), plus Evans (especially if he wins the '26 WDC).

The Manufacturer teams 2027 line-ups could be:

Toyota - Solberg, Katsuta, Pajari
Hyundai - Fourmaux, Lappi
MSport - Armstrong, Sesks

As for others actually coming back... well possibly, but more likely in privateer teams running Rally2 Toyota's, Skoda's & Lancia's.