TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT

[EstWRC]

My friend is building it

[Coach 2]

How much?

I wish the best to Tänak but i'm disappointed about this decision.

So you think it is his decision alone, and that those who have put money into his carieer has nothing to say?

[Sub_Skoda]

New Toyota Gazoo WRC team logistics and R5 development base construction in Tallinn is well underway: https://www.facebook.com/NOBEehitus/...70191733360257

With Juhi to develop the R5?

[STI69]

Most likely the two years contract with Toyota was more appealing than the one year deal offered by M-Sport. I heard that the money was not the main criteria of this decision.

[Rally Power]

Congrats to Tanak and Toyota. We can expect great achievements from both in 2018.

[dimviii]

[racerx1979]

Makinen preferred Tanak instead of Ogier for better team spirit?
seems like a payback to Ogiers comments after his first test before a year.

Exactly. Ogier also wanted a ton of money and told Tommi he can develop the car. I guess it came off as arrogant to the team.

[Revman]

I love this decision by Toyota. Love it. If Ogier came, I worried about team chemistry. This is absolutely fabulous, and I am very excited. Hoping for a Manufacturers Championship, and only time will tell if any of the three can take Ogier to task. Cannot wait for 2018!

[dimviii]

Om the other hand I don`t think Tommi has the final decision who he gets to sign, this decision comes from the ones who actually pay..

yeap,but I don't either think that these who pay will push for somebody, that Makkinens don't like.

[racerx1979]

With Juhi to develop the R5?

Yes Juho will most likely help develop the car. That was the initial plan when I told they signed Tanak in August. He was also supposed to help develop the WRC cars.