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According to the Belgian press, Thierry Neuville has signed a three-year contract to become the number one driver of Hyundai Motorsport in the World Rally Championship.
Neuville, 23, started his career with Citroen before he switched to Ford M-Sport. This year, he drives a works Ford Fiesta RS WRC and ranks second in the driver's standings.
Hyundai will make its return in the WRC next season, running a pair of i20 WRCs currently being developed under the orders of veteran engineer, Michel Nandan.
According to La Dernière Heure, Neuville has already signed a three-year deal with Hyundai. The second works car would be shared by Juho Hanninen (who would contest the rounds held on gravel), and Bryan Bouffier (driving on tarmac).
Neuville, 23, started his career with Citroen before he switched to Ford M-Sport. This year, he drives a works Ford Fiesta RS WRC and ranks second in the driver's standings.
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Hyundai will make its return in the WRC next season, running a pair of i20 WRCs currently being developed under the orders of veteran engineer, Michel Nandan.
According to La Dernière Heure, Neuville has already signed a three-year deal with Hyundai. The second works car would be shared by Juho Hanninen (who would contest the rounds held on gravel), and Bryan Bouffier (driving on tarmac).