[WRC] News & Rumours (part V) 2017

[Simmi]

How do people think Hyundai will line up with the final two rounds then?

I'd pick Paddon over Sordo for both GB and Aus. Obviously zero chance Hayden isn't doing his local round.

Actually kind of hoping they can stretch to four cars on GB. It would mean they don't have to drop either driver twice.

[Simmi]

Almost seems as if Hayden out and Andreas in for the remainder of the season? Crazy!!

I guess the Autosport article was a good tell. Maybe Hayden will do Australia since Tarmac is not a strong point and makes sense to drop him for Spain.

All three of our existing crews will remain under contract but the specific driver line-up will differ in each of the remaining rounds of the season, details of which will be announced in due course.

[smsgrafica]

Colin says Sordo ES and Paddon GB + AUS

[racerx1979]

I could see them adding a 4th car if they don't fair well in Spain or are close to getting good points.

All three of our existing crews will remain under contract but the specific driver line-up will differ in each of the remaining rounds of the season, details of which will be announced in due course.

I didn't see that the first time I read the article. Trying to read while walking.. haha

[tomhlord]

M-Sport has a decent lead, this smells more of 2018 planning than 2017 title chasing.

[smsgrafica]

I could see them adding a 4th car if they don't fair well in Spain or are close to getting good points.

A 4th car doesn't help at all for the Manu points. Just 2 out of 3 can score...

[racerx1979]

M-Sport has a decent lead, this smells more of 2018 planning than 2017 title chasing.

Agreed.. Ford is far ahead in points.

Tanak to Toyota? I think so

[smsgrafica]

@Yves_Matton
Congratulations to @MikkelsenRally for his new drive. He was one of the options we considered for 2018, but we had to set priorities

Another hint at Ogier?

[mknight]

Another hint at Ogier?

Seems like done deal yes.

So the only remaining big question for me is whether Tanak will stay at M-Sport as main driver or go to Toyota.

For championship sake I hope he stays.

[AL14]

I have to say I really feel for Paddon. He is a very nice guy and his effort and commitment toward the sport has always been intense, and he's a nice guy. I understand Nandan's move of course, but I'm sorry for him.