Quote Originally Posted by AnttiL View Post
Remember also that both Neuville and Tänak have their contracts ending this year. Maybe both want to secure the contract early in order to make sure they get to develop the new car up to their likings?
True. Hyundai didn't let Neuville test the 17 car early as he wasn't signed up until later in 2016 . Abbring, Sordo and Paddon did the testing initially before Thierry signed.

I think we'll see Toyota and Hyundai trying to tie up some of their drivers earlier in the year - instead of leaving it later for that reason.
Hyundai wont want Tanak in the car with the possibility of him then leaving to Msport or Toyota etc with vital data