Quote Originally Posted by EstWRC View Post
but what about this theory Eddie. i have been thinking about this for a week now (after hearing Budars interview on gravel notes)

what IF Ogier was the reason that Tänak left TGR? Budar said in the gravelnotes podcast that at around Rally Germany time it was clear Ogier didnt want to continue with them.

So, Ott heard that Ogier is having talks with Tommi joining Toyota and we know Ott doesnt want to be with him in the same team anymore, pluss the bad environment in the team.
Nice theory but I don't believe for a moment Toyota could have hired both Tänak (with a new high-price contract) and Ogier (with contract-breaking money to pay)

However, Ogier could be the reason that Mäkinen lowered his offer for Tänak because he knew he would get Ogier if Tänak left?