Report: Tänak has already signed a deal to return to WRC
British broadcasters claim Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak has already agreed a deal to return to the WRC championship next season, though his future team remains unnamed.
During a British broadcast discussion about the lack of strong personalities in the current WRC season, journalists suggested that Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak has already signed a contract to return to the championship.
How the discussion unfolded
The conversation began when expert Luke Barry noted that Tänak had been one of the strongest and most charismatic figures in the sport in recent years, and that his kind of presence is currently missing from the championship. Addressing the Estonian directly during the show, Barry urged him to consider a return next season and sign a contract.
A colleague's remark reveals more
Barry's colleague David Evans then interjected with a brief comment, suggesting the matter had already been settled. Following that remark, Barry admitted he had tried to keep the topic somewhat mysterious, but agreed that Tänak's return next season is effectively certain. According to him, unofficial signals from behind the scenes point to a contract already being signed, although the specific future team has not yet been disclosed.
Current situation
This season, Tänak has been serving as a test driver for the Toyota team. The team has not yet announced its full lineup for next season, so official confirmation of the Estonian's future remains pending.
