Quote Originally Posted by doubled1978 View Post
I see a few people saying they are blaming Ogier, I’m not sure that’s the case really, they are just telling the truth, that without him and they almost certainly don’t have a chance to win, so why spend the €Xmillion when they are set to leave anyway.
Doesn’t mean I agree, or want them to go but I understand their position.
No matter how understandable it can be, the truth is that Citroen immediate pull out feels like a low blow on the WRC and on Citroen staff and fans. The car has improved on gravel since Finland and with only 1 tarmac rally, alongside the new upgrades, it’d likely be more competitive next year, even without Ogier at the wheel.

For sure Ogier is free to look for a better team, especially after Catalunya’s fail, but one should also remember his off in Sweden, his crash in Sardinia and his poor performance in Finland (while Lappi being P2) to realize that Citroen and the C3 can’t be entirely blamed for him not getting the tilte.