Hyundai heads to New Zealand with Greece hat-trick

Hyundai Motorsport ventures into new territory His first rally is New Zealand next weekend. The eleventh round of the 2022 WRC season is a big challenge, however, for the South Korean manufacturer Arriving at the best moment of the season. Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak and Oliver Solberg will be Hyundai drivers in the Kiwi region.

In addition Take all three podium places in Greece, the win in the previous round was the third consecutive win for the Alzenau-based team, first for Thierry Neuville and his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe. Team players are going to clash in New Zealand for this Add a new hit and extend the streak of creation.

Ott Tanak must prevent Calle Rovaniere from taking eight points from him to keep the World Cup alive.

The Hyundai i20 N Rally1 took its first win in Theory Neu He arrives with charged batteries in New Zealand, a phase he has always cherished: “New Zealand was an event I always dreamed of as a kid. I grew up watching idols like Colin McRae or Carlos Sainz there. Always struck me as the rally with the most beautiful terrain in the WRC».

«I was lucky enough to compete there in 2012 And it is an amazing event with very cool and interesting levels. The roads are quite loose on the first pass, but offer plenty of grip on the second pass. You should have a very accurate and stable car. It is difficult to prepare for such an event, but we will do everything we can to achieve a good result,” Newville added.

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Ot Tanak: Follower

Estonian Oat Tunak He also comes in good form, with the aim of deducting points from Kalle Rowanbera and extending the resolution of the title: «I competed in Rally New Zealand ten years ago And I have fond memories of the experiment. I really want to go back there. I’ve been watching the videos to refresh my memory, the trails are awesome. They are a lot leaner, a big positive camber and They seem to be made for rallies».

“As this meeting is far away from Europe, we are not able to carry out tests on similar sections. This means that getting the right settings is difficult. We have to do our best to learn at Shakedown and fix the car as we go. Hopefully we can get 100% out of the car and get good results» confirmed a Tanak seeking a fifth consecutive podium.

Oliver Solberg: Progress is needed

If Dani Sordo counts every appearance on a podium with the Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Oliver Solberg He can’t say the same, and he needs to show his true potential: “It’s the first time I’m going to Rally New Zealand, so I’m really excited for this upcoming adventure. The roads are amazing and the whole event is very beautiful.».

“We don’t know what to expect on the podiums, but hopefully we can catch up quickly and find a good balance. The season has been a roller coaster for us, but our last rally was good. We finished fourth in Belgium. The goal is to keep learning. We hope to get a good result for the team,” concluded the Swede.

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