Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC View Post
Apparently the Japanese were quite upset when Ogier last tested the Yaris (for 2017) and turned it down. They saw this as a big loss of face, which is a big thing in their culture.

This on top of Makinen saying he never wanted Ogier could make a deal pretty tricky.

I for one wouldn't mind if Ogier doesn't go to Toyota, else we have a high risk of Citroen pulling out which won't be good for anyone interested in watching the championship.