Stories from Motorsport News today:

Meeke says he is prepared to leave Citroen to stay in the World Rally Championship. Frustrated by a lack of progress in talks - but then again Matton is likely more concerned about keeping his own job, as well as helping to decide the WRC vs WTCC debate. Article padded out by complete speculation - linking contracted drivers like Neuville and Lappi to Citroen seats.

Superlicense - Ogier calling for a superlicense due to the extra power of the 2017 cars. Seemingly a few doubts creeping in about the wisdom of the regulations. Did they actually need the extra power? Or, if you are going to give them the power - did they need all the improved aero? Basically people said on the forum as soon as it was announced.

Calendar - Was delayed but should be getting voted on round about now by the WRC Commission. That will be put forward to the WMSC meeting next week.

M-Sport 2017 car - Malcolm Wilson confirms they won't start testing until the second half of next year (effectively 12 months after VW began). Says he is unconcerned by that and they have experience with the centre diffs. Says modifying a current car would be a waste of money for them. Meanwhile VW say they will begin tarmac testing soon. Diether Depping and Marcus Gronholm will do the early work.