Paddon returns to WRC after eight years
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Hyundai Motorsport have confirmed Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon will share their third car with two other drivers in their new WRC campaign including the season-opening event -- Rally Monte Carlo, starting on 22 January.
The 38-year-old is already in France with long-time co-driver John Kennard and said he was happy to be back in the sport's top flight since contesting Rally Australia in 2018.
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"I'm very excited to be back with Hyundai Motorsport, eight years after our last event together in the FIA WRC," he said.
"Hyundai is a brand I'm very proud of and loyal to after 12 years, and to now be stepping into a Rally1 car is very exciting.
Hyundai confirmed its lineup after Ott Tänak's move away from the championship.
Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux have been retained for full-time campaigns while duties for the third car will be split between Paddon, Esapekka Lappi and Dani Sordo.
The New Zealander, who has since claimed two European rally titles and several regional championships across the Asia-Pacific, brings eight WRC podiums and a 2016 Rally Argentina victory to the programme as he shares the third car.