Hyundai wants Tanak to remain with team for 2026

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There are only two full works teams in the World Rally Championship (Toyota and Hyundai) with one private team with some support from Ford (M-Sport) so there is not much possibilities for 2019 WRC champion Ott Tanak to choose.

Yeah, his current team of Hyundai was kinda bad this year with only one win (Tanak's) and all the rest events were won by Toyota's drivers. That's not competitive team, if you ask me. But Hyundai wants better things for 2026 and that's why they want top line-up and with two champions (Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak) and one very competitive guy, but still without a win (Adrien Fourmaux), they could be in good shape if the car will be better.

Hyundai Motorsport management wants Tanak to stay with them and in following weeks there should be some announcements. One thing is for sure: Tanak needs a winning car and Hyundai was not that one. Also their management was really bad whole season. With Andrew Wheatley as team leader, they could start 2026 from the zero...

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Rumors say he’s in talks with Toyota

I really hope Jari tells him to take a long walk on a short bridge. He bailed on #Toyota after he won - they shouldn't take him back under any circumstance.

I see where you’re coming from but idk all of the teams want one thing and it’s to be the winner. If Ott has got what Latvala wants he should go for it :)

At this point, I hope Oliver Solberg gets a ride in Rally 1 with Toyota, before Tanak.

wow

Next season should be interesting that's for sure. Any idea how long Neuvilles contract is for?

Only for 2026

Wow, ok, 2026 is going to be a very interesting season then....

At least we have another works team in sport...

AMEN!!! still could use a couple more that's for sure - all in due course I'm sure.