Quote Originally Posted by mknight View Post
I think Japanese (Toyoda) might still be a bit pissed off at Tanak for the way he left so they will put a foot down if Latvala proposes it.
Quote Originally Posted by bandit12 View Post
Yes. Japanese culture is a bit different thing.
Tänak brought Toyota WDC and showed incredible speed of the car. He had/has good relationship w Toyoda.
Only one to blame and point fingers to Tänak's move to Hyundai is Mäkinen at that time(or his other ,,problematic'' side) and lack if enthusiasm? then to offer him proper deal.
Mäkinen/his wife/team was sacked year later and basically nothing heard of him after that..