I don't agree with the sentiment that if he doesn't think the car can win he shouldn't try as hard as he can. In 2011, Ogier was driving a Skoda S2000, he drove the absolute wheels off that thing at every opportunity. He was challenging the times of the WRC cars. It should not matter whether Neuville is driving a Hyundai, a Ford or whatever car, he is contracted to the manufacturer to drive as fast as he can. Besides, he has binned the car on a number of rallies this year - the power stage in Sardinia for example.

I think the team is frustrated that he isn't going as fast as he should/could be. That must be quite de-motivating for the team to then do everything it can to support him. The comment about Paddon is they see a positive progression, easy to build a team around a forward momentum.