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Hyundai Motorsport has announced the signing of Dutchman Kevin Abbring in the role of test driver for the coming season of the World Rally Chamionship.
Abbring, who turns 26 next week, is a young and talented driver with a bright future in the WRC. He carried out some driving duties for the team last year, taking part in a number of pre-event roll-outs.
“His attitude and skill behind the wheel impressed the engineers, who found him to be a valuable addition to the team,” says the press release.
Abbring will take part in a number of official tests with the main focus on development of the New Generation i20 WRC and will compete in selected WRC events with the team, alongside his co-driver Sebastian Marshall.
Hyundai Motorsport also announced new partnerships with affiliates Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai WIA and Hyundai Steel.
Abbring, who turns 26 next week, is a young and talented driver with a bright future in the WRC. He carried out some driving duties for the team last year, taking part in a number of pre-event roll-outs.
“His attitude and skill behind the wheel impressed the engineers, who found him to be a valuable addition to the team,” says the press release.
Abbring will take part in a number of official tests with the main focus on development of the New Generation i20 WRC and will compete in selected WRC events with the team, alongside his co-driver Sebastian Marshall.
Hyundai Motorsport also announced new partnerships with affiliates Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai WIA and Hyundai Steel.
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| Kevin Abbring, Hyundai. (Photo: Hyundai Motorsport) |