I don't agree there is a lack of top drivers. Both Solberg and Pajari are ready for full season and have shown they can be competitive even against these retiring guys. So have the 3 drivers...
You could already see Coria's door wasnt there from the onboard...
I listen to it all except the two SSS stages. An amazing battle by the Top 2 in the rain. Ogier pipped Evans here to take the Championship down to Saudi Arabia. What else is there to say ?
I'm only surprised due to all the rumours of Toyota, but in my own mind I thought retirement was more likely. I never saw him going to Toyota and his demeanor meant a big change was coming so that...

Not destroyed, everyone calling for Rally2 and local drivers every podium is getting what they campaigned for.
Silly Season 2026