Hyundai Motorsport’s Thierry Neuville has spoken of his relief that the World Rally Championship is switching back to Tarmac for the first time in four months after five consecutive outings on gravel.
Oliver Solberg has received the backing of his boss at Hyundai Motorsport who has said the young Swede must be given the opportunity to “learn and improve” as World Rally Championship driver.
Hyundai Motorsport’s Deputy Team Director believes their Rally Finland performance heralds an important turning point for their much-maligned I20 N Rally1 car as far as speed and reliability are concerned.
Kalle Rovanpera – the runaway leader of the World Rally Championship – insists he does not feel under any undue pressure despite the weight of fans’ expectation leading up to his home round of the series.
Hyundai Motorsport deputy team director Julien Moncet appears to undecided about what he believes is possible from his leading Rally1 drivers at Secto Rally Finland next weekend.
Ott Tanak has revealed preparations within the Hyundai Motorsport camp for his home round of the World Rally Championship this weekend have not quite gone the way he would have wanted.
M-Sport Ford’s Craig Breen has promised to leave everything on the stages over the course of the next three rounds as the Irishman vies for his first-ever victory as a World Rally Championship driver.
Kalle Rovanpera managed to steer clear of trouble on the first full day of a quite remarkable Safari Rally Kenya to lead his Toyota Gazoo Racing team-mate Elfyn Evans by 22.4 seconds.
Hyundai Motorsport’s Deputy Team Director has heaped praise on Dani Sordo following his podium finish at Rally de Portugal, saying he was “impressed by his dedication and commitment”.