Silly Season 2026

[flat_right]

One for assumes it was Hyundai's option, not his. Their decision...

Lets face it, where else does ha have to go, and get paid OK?

His or Hyundai's... it doesn't matter and we all knew he is going to drive for them. Important part was that it hasn't been said anywhere or at least I haven't seen that.

[TypeR]

considering that Hyundai is going to win 26' Manus title, they need strong team also..

Neuville confirmed
Fourmaux not officially confirmed, but should be 99% logical

Third seat open:
Tänak?
Evans?
Solberg?

don't know other that could carry throughout the season

[deephouse]

Hyundai will probably remain unchanged, Toyota will remain almost the same, as Solberg is expected to fill out departing Kalle's seat. The question is, what will M-Sport do, or if they will even be in championship in 2026 (maybe they will take out and focus on new car for 2027)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

There are many, many questions around the future of M-Sport in WRC.. the new Regs, new Promoter, return on investment, Ford continuation, another OEM or even building their own car.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/wrc-p...ts-2027-plans/

I'm sure they'll be there next year in some way or other. But 2027 is another matter.

[denkimi]

considering that Hyundai is going to win 26' Manus title, they need strong team also..

Neuville confirmed
Fourmaux not officially confirmed, but should be 99% logical

Third seat open:
Tänak?
Evans?
Solberg?

don't know other that could carry throughout the season

If Hyundai wants to win they better hire ogier and rovanpera.

[deephouse]

If Hyundai wants to win they better hire ogier and rovanpera.

Have you heard, that Rovanpera is quitting rallying and will go racing formula cars from 2026 onwards?

[speederbee]

I doubt Evans, Ogier, or Solberg would touch the Hyundai. It seems like it's a very specific car to drive and they'd risk spoiling their good reputations by getting poor results in it.

Even Loeb had mediocre results in the Hyundai, and that man can drive everything

[AndersX]

There are many, many questions around the future of M-Sport in WRC.. the new Regs, new Promoter, return on investment, Ford continuation, another OEM or even building their own car.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/wrc-p...ts-2027-plans/

I'm sure they'll be there next year in some way or other. But 2027 is another matter.

Of what i read and understand, my guess is:
1. McErlean had 2 year deal at once - 1 year would make no sense for his investors.
2. Munster stays for another season, as speed is growing - if he has budget, why would MSport look to another similar driver around - they know that Munster would drive safe without major crashes.
3. Sesks will drive gravel events. Possibly will test 1 tarmac. This is pure speculation, but considering Sesks speed with this car, it would be smart bet.

There is no chance that anybody else, without massive budget would jump in this underdeveloped car, in its very last season.

[WRCStan]

Latvala isn't deciding who drives for Toyota.

M-Sport will be there next year don't worry.

[trykmann]

McErlean's sponsors already mentioned some time earlier this year, that he has already shown enough progress to keep his fundings.