That's not the new livery (yet), it's an interim livery. The proper livery will be released later on.
I think he probably wanted to give Nicolas every chance - as he is a top co driver and they have/ had a great "working" relationship. But neither has seemingly backed down and Hyundai are happy...
Yes it looks like that. I’m slightly surprised from Neuville side that he allowed the situation to go past the PET if that was the case.
https://twitter.com/fernischumi/status/1350172975312613379
Dakar 2021