Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
This was in 2018 a few points actually mattered a lit cause it meant Neuville had to finish ahead of Ogier in Australia.

But sure rest is spot on. It can mean Adamo has maybe a little bit higher risk of loosing driver title to Ogier but it should mean manu title is decided...
But you never know for sure. Hyundai did look like by far the biggest favourites for 2017 manu title as well and actually did have the fastest car most of the year, yet MSport won it with rallies to spare.
Oh yeah you're right, got the seasons mixed up there. Will be interesting to see how it pans out, I think the biggest issue Adamo might have is managing the one out of Neuville/Tanak who is getting beaten by his team mate and/or has poor results (for their high standards).

Both can be stroppy and very demanding, both will believe before the season starts they are the best driver in the world, both aren't great losers and both will want to try and make themselves #1 in the team. Now they have no hiding place when it comes to direct comparison.

Adamo has to ensure both remain mentally strong and focused, and prevent any wars from blowing up. I maybe wrong but I don't think Neuville and Tanak particularly like eachother on top of all that, in fact there's been rumours/hints for years that Neuville isn't the most popular among other drivers or easy to get along with (not a criticism, I'm sure he doesn't give a shit what his competitors think).