1. Ogier Wins Monte & becomes WDC for a 6th time
2. Despite it's best efforts, Hyundai lose out to M-Sport Ford again come Rally RACC.
3. Citroen pull out it's WRC effort by the end of the season.
4. Toyota will start challengeing Hyundai for 2nd position come the end of the season.
5. Hyundai kicks out Sordo come the end of 2018, replacing him full time for 2019- Paddon.