Latvala on Toyota's Possible Tänak Return: Everything Depends on Ogier's Decision

Toyota WRC team principal Jari-Matti Latvala commented on the possibility of Ott Tänak's return to Toyota in 2027. Latvala was cautious but indicated that much depends on the decision of current world champion Sébastien Ogier.

Toyota WRC team principal Jari-Matti Latvala acknowledged that the possibility of Ott Tänak's return to Toyota in 2027 is a question that still has no clear answer. The Finn emphasized that one of the most important factors is the future plans of current world champion Sébastien Ogier.

When discussing Tänak and Toyota's possible partnership in an interview, Latvala was cautious and neither confirmed nor denied speculation about the Estonian driver's return. However, he clearly suggested that Ogier's decision-whether the Frenchman continues with Toyota or not-would strongly influence what the team's driver lineup looks like in 2027.

Ott Tänak left Toyota after 2022 and moved to Hyundai. The Estonian is one of the world's best rally drivers, and his return to Toyota would be a major event in the WRC series. Ogier has raced for Toyota on a partial programme, and his long-term plans have not yet been made public.