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Hyundai Motorsport announces 2024 drivers, good news for Dani Sordo
The team continues to define its drivers. next year’s world rally championshipand this Wednesday it was . Hyundai Motorsport.
Therefore, Hyundai Motorsport officially welcomed andreas mikkelsen, they will again be part of the first level team.The Norwegian will share the team’s third car. Dani Sordo and Esapekka Lappi During the 2024 season About the FIA World Rally Championship.
Mikkelsen, a three-time world rally winner, previously raced for Hyundai from 2017 to 2019, but has since focused on the WRC2 category, winning titles in both 2021 and 2023. skoda.
Thanks to his dedication and speed, the 34-year-old driver has earned a seat in Hyundai’s i20 N Rally1 in 2024. Mikkelsen and co-pilot Thorstein Eriksen He will alternate starting positions with experienced Spaniard Dani Sordo, who is in his 11th season with the team, and Finnish Esapekka Lappi.
In addition to his work on Rally1, Mikkelsen will also support Hyundai in the development of WRC2 and the i20 N Rally2.
In addition to his work on Rally1, Mikkelsen will also support Hyundai in the development of WRC2 and the i20 N Rally2.
Team manager Cyril Abiteboul expressed his excitement at Mikkelsen’s return and acknowledged the impact he will have on the team.
“It’s exciting to see Andreas return to our team. He brings proven success and a lot of experience that will benefit us both in WRC and Rally2.” he said. “Thanks to their slightly different specialties and vast experience, the combination of Esapekka, Dani and Andreas will give us the opportunity to form the best team in each discipline and compete together.” Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak”
I am very excited to be returning to the top category of rallying with Hyundai Motorsport.
MikkelsenHis last appearance at the top level was at Wales Rally GB in 2019. “I am very excited to be returning to the top class of rallying with Hyundai Motorsport. “I’m very happy to be working with Hyundai. We have a great opportunity in front of us and we’re going to make the most of it.”
meanwhile Mikkelsen, Sordo, Lappi They take turns riding in one of the vehicles. Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak As confirmed in October, they plan to run a full program of all 13 tests.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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