It was a major f*ckup by Russell. That he crashed into a Mercedes would have been overlooked, but what he said after the race was a big dent to his prospects at Mercedes. But time is a great healer, so we would see. It was just a very stupid thing to say.
Actually Toto should be thanking him, because he actually saved Hamilton and Mercedes day. Big difference in point take between 2nd and 7th.
I agree with your logic here.
We saw very well last year how Toyota did with just Evans and Katsuta being full time drivers. They lost the drivers title and only won the manufacturer title...
I know Tanak fans are desperate for him to join Toyota, but I really hope not as this will mean even further WRC domination by that team.
Hyundai needs to keep him at all costs and the WRC needs...
Yes, Evans leads by points, but Evans is quite far behind when we watch fighting speed and stage wins.
This year top:
* Rovanperä 50
* Tänak 49
* Ogier 48
* Fourmaux 19
* Evans 18
* Neuville...
I agree with your logic here. We saw very well last year how Toyota did with just Evans and Katsuta being full time drivers. They lost the drivers title and only won the manufacturer title...
Silly Season 2026