Quote Originally Posted by Allez Andruet View Post

Ofcourse VW set a benchmark, but how come it's so hard to understand, that there was no "Ogier" for Tommi to sign? Tommi tried to sign Meeke first, didn't he? I guess that was amateurish as well then...

Don't know for sure what the mix is at Hyundai for example, but one third of the Toyota staff are not Finns... so yeah, "partizan attachments" indeed
To reinforce what I mean about the amateur structure where a bunch of mates are employed in a shed in the Finnish Forest with Partizan attachments - From the Hyundai Motorsport Website:

Established on 19 December 2012, Hyundai Motorsport GmbH (HMSG) is responsible for Hyundai’s global motorsport activities and primarily for its World Rally Championship programme.

Based in Alzenau, Germany, the company has engineered Hyundai’s return to the WRC with a bespoke team of skilled staff who are constantly developing the WRC-specification i20.

The facility, which covers 8,200m², is split into an office area (2,125m²) and a workshop space (5,878m²). This area is where around 200 employees develop and support Hyundai’s entry into the WRC.

Ideal premises to set-up a WRC team

The workshop is divided into 10 assembly bays. With an engine workshop, sub-assembly areas, electronics, body shop, stores, design office and administration area, it leaves nothing to be desired. The factory is also fully fitted and operational with quality control, engine dynamics and a suspension test bench - offering the ideal premises to set up a WRC team.


The Way To Go
Located in the heart of Europe (Rhine-Main area) holds logistical advantages

The facility is only 50 km from Frankfurt international airport, and its convenient motorway connection provides easy access to key suppliers within Continental Europe. Close to other Hyundai facilities such as Hyundai Motor Europe (HME) in Offenbach and Hyundai Motor Technical Centre (HMETC) in Ruesselsheim, Alzenau is the perfect location for Hyundai Motorsport.

And now from the TMG website:

THE HOME OF HIGH PERFORMANCE

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) is a unique high-performance testing and development facility located in the centre of Europe; in Cologne, Germany.
Specialising in high technology, TMG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Toyota Motor Corporation and offers its services to external clients as well as members of the Toyota family.
Constructed to the highest standards with no compromise on quality or functionality, the spacious 30,000m² facility and its highly-skilled staff of around 200 offer a remarkable range of machines, facilities and expertise.

From its roots at the pinnacle of world motorsport, TMG has developed into a one-stop shop for specialised services, not just from the automotive world but from most sectors.
We offer individually-tailored solutions to enhance your next project, from full project fulfilment to specific services – all under one roof at TMG, the home of high performance.
Check out our varied and flexible solutions using the navigation bar above. Inside each section you will find a detailed description of our services, including the specifications of our specialist technology.

Now, I still can't get my head around how a company which already has a track record of success in the sport, with an existing facility that has all the requirements including a strategic location would set something else up in a shed in Finland...

If Toyoda wanted Tommi as team principal then fine but to duplicate everything is crazy.