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From press release
Hyundai Motorsport Monday announced that New Zealander Hayden Paddon would remain part of its driver line-up for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
The 27-year-old will take part in a heightened campaign next season, driving a minimum of nine rallies alongside co-driver John Kennard, starting from the second round of the 2015 WRC, Rally Sweden in February.
Paddon will also join the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team on recce duties at the season opening Rallye Monte-Carlo in January.
The New Zealander joined the team in its debut season competing in six rounds of the Championship at the wheel of the No. 20 Hyundai i20 WRC and scoring points for the Hyundai Motorsport N team.
The Kiwi crew secured a best finish of sixth place at Rally Australia before taking their first ever WRC stage win in Rally Spain. The duo will aim to continue the momentum and positive performances from 2014 into next season, helping the team to maintain its impressive rate of development.
Hyundai Motorsport Monday announced that New Zealander Hayden Paddon would remain part of its driver line-up for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
The 27-year-old will take part in a heightened campaign next season, driving a minimum of nine rallies alongside co-driver John Kennard, starting from the second round of the 2015 WRC, Rally Sweden in February.
Paddon will also join the Hyundai Shell World Rally Team on recce duties at the season opening Rallye Monte-Carlo in January.
The New Zealander joined the team in its debut season competing in six rounds of the Championship at the wheel of the No. 20 Hyundai i20 WRC and scoring points for the Hyundai Motorsport N team.
The Kiwi crew secured a best finish of sixth place at Rally Australia before taking their first ever WRC stage win in Rally Spain. The duo will aim to continue the momentum and positive performances from 2014 into next season, helping the team to maintain its impressive rate of development.