I think this will be Thierry’s year, with Rovanperä & Ogier out of the way doing part time campaigns, Tänak playing catch up & Mr. Evans being unable to disrupt Thierry’s podium finishes (meaning he finishes at least one step ahead of him). The only person imho that can take away Neuville’s title is himself if he makes the same stupid mistakes he made back in 2017. He’s riding the wave atm, and he knows this might be his last shot to take the title this year before he retires (willingly or not), using the new point scoring system to his advantage. Even with rallies such as Latvia & Finland, as long as he manages to keep his lead, he will take it. Yes I know we’re only 5 rounds in, but it seems he’s gonna take it even when he’ll struggle.