In an interview with norwegian newspaper VG after the Championship-title in WRC2, Mikkelsen says he feels he deserves to be in the WRC. But it's hard due to the lack of seats avaliable.
"- What about Ford?"
"- At Ford you need money to get a seat. That is not an option for me."
He has an option in Skoda, staying there in WRC2 at least for the start of 2022.
"- And then we will see what happens..."

So it's not looking too bright for Mikkelsen...