Silly Season 2026

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I believe Jari-Matti is still honest 5 days later, because Ott had contacted "us", don't mean contacted him personally, because he is not a contact person for such decisions in the team

This is true.

And just because Tanak contacted Toyota doesn't mean there was a discussion or any consideration, he might've just been told a straight 'No thanks, we're covered' ...

[Negaiss]

75,21 % chance Sesks at M-Sport full 2026 season - Red Bull backing.

[Rallyper]

This is true.

And just because Tanak contacted Toyota doesn't mean there was a discussion or any consideration, he might've just been told a straight 'No thanks, we're covered' ...

I guess he was just asking around, bcs he knew Hyundai wasn´t his next years option. He got an answer and took decision awaiting 2027... nothing bad with that.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What would M-Sport do if Munster is out, then? Sesks and Mcelrean? Armstrong isn't there yet.

Sounds about right. Another 2-car Team as no-one else has the money or experience.

Armstrong can wait til 2027 with Rally2 spec.

[rallyfiend]

He is not even a Red Bull athlete now.

I can’t see them remarkably upping the support of him to such an extent as to pay for a ride…..

[WRCStan]

Since the old guy died, it appears Red Bull aren't so much in love with motorsport. Although, they are everywhere so I don't know how true it is.

[GigiGalliNo1]

75,21 % chance Sesks at M-Sport full 2026 season - Red Bull backing.

The second seat will be shared between three drivers from UK/Ireland with Munster out.

Sesks might have a third car but not full season.

[denkimi]

What would M-Sport do if Munster is out, then? Sesks and Mcelrean? Armstrong isn't there yet. Doubtful they pay for anyone else, especially if RB/Ford don't greenlight a new car for 2027. Guess we will know more in January,when Ford and RB begin their partnership officially.

Rossel or gryazin.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rossel or gryazin.

It's no good just picking names from WRC2, they need to have serious financial backing too. And the desire to drive a Rally1 car for just a year when the Regs will go back to Rally2 (spec) in 2027.

[BobJones]

The second seat will be shared between three drivers from UK/Ireland with Munster out.

Sesks might have a third car but not full season.

And so who will be in the first seat, please? McErlean still?