There is an option linked to performance. Obviously I haven't got access to information as to what the option is but I guess Hyundai not being able to deliver the 'new' i20 this year as planned may be a factor to have an escape clause.
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Useless speculation from the m-sport PR team... they cannot afford neuville they only let people who pay drive.
Most drivers has showed speed in fair competition in their very beginning. JML and Mikko did. Abbring? Well, not yet. Itīs a wonder if he will. But letīs give him the chances many of other guys didnīt.
What is your definition of 'fair competition?' Abbring became the youngest JWRC rally winner in 2009 in only his 3rd year rallying, in an R3 Clio which probably wasn't as quick as the S1600 cars which he was competing against.
If you mean in a world rallycar then yes I agree. Sweden was solid but not incredible. Given the circumstances that was all to expect there though.
He is 26 already and achieved nothing, showed nothing so he will probably become nothing at the top level... good driver but not for the WRC.
The sole fact VW has been considered him as factory driver is an achievement itself.
Let's see about Abbring.
He says he will be world champion in about 5 years, so the confidence is there :D