However, he isn't contracted on tyres so is free to chose whatever he wants.
No he can´t. WRC2 must use nominated tyre models and amounts are given, so only thing they choose is Michelin or Pirelli.
And in which order they use their tyres but every WRC2 driver has same amount of snow and ice tyres.
The problem is that they don't make the decision soon enough, or even have it in the plan before the race. The guy behind who's just come out on fresh tyres & is 2 seconds a lap faster needs the call...
What oother options do Hyundai have, if Tanak will really leave for Toyota? Will they hire again Mikkelsen, Lappi, Sordo? Or reach out for WRC2 field? Or even stay only with two cars?
The RAC Rally seeded entry list is out;
https://racrmc.org/roger-albert-clark-rally/index
Cool to see Marty McCormack switching to a BMW M3 ! Also great to have the Sratos and TR7 V8 guys back...
Has to be Toyota then. Don't understand the waiting from Ott's side if he wants to drive. And as Toyota is waiting for it's announcement and Cyril is urging to Tänak to sign or pick up his option...
The problem is that they don't make the decision soon enough, or even have it in the plan before the race. The guy behind who's just come out on fresh tyres & is 2 seconds a lap faster needs the call...
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