I agree with most of that, but I'm not sure about the team orders bit. Toyota hold all the cards as Meeke has nothing else it would seem, so a Number 2/3 contract with them, and a chance to win a few events is better than where he is now.
maybe he has more options than toyota.. its just tommy has spoken. eg.. if ogier leaves.. ford are in more need of a driver than toyota.
What about Hyubndai then? Is Neuville deciding factor 🤣
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