Citroen WRT

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When CC first mooted the Loeb-to-Hyundai idea, he said another good reason was that it wouldnt cost that much. He didnt believe he commanded a huge salary.

Also, if Citroen just chose not to run Loeb, why arent they running a third factory car with another driver ?

It's money.

Remember they have only had two cars in the last two seasons. They even struggled to pay for proper testing for some events like GB..

a) I really can’t bring myself to take into account Colin Clarke’s guess work when it comes to salaries.

b)... and I appreciate this is my guess work, but Loeb the brand brings enough exposure to make it worthwhile for Citroen financially.

c) who on earth else would they put in a car for six events, that could, as he could, win most of them?

The problem isn’t cash, it’s that they would look stupid if he beat Ogier and took valuable points off his WDC campain.
Remember Ogier’s noises about guest drivers and how much of a bad idea they now are, just before PSA dropped Loeb? No coincidence.
And to be fair, I don’t blame them.