Hyundai WRT

**SubaruNorway** · 20th November 2018, 17:34

Article about Mikkelsen's season, don't think I've ever read something this revealing...
Also mentions mechanic was at fault for driveshaft issues in Turkey since some bolts where missing.

https://parcferme.no/rally/apenhjert...g-har-sviktet/
Hopefully it makes sense in your own language.

English:
https://translate.google.no/translat...%2F&edit-text=

**AnttiL** · 20th November 2018, 19:00

Thanks, a great read. I also forgot Turkey from my previous post. Mikkelsen could have won that rally.

BTW the Norwegian link does not work. Seems to have some English in the URL

**Mk2 RS2000** · 20th November 2018, 20:14

An interesting article that pretty much sums up the Hyundai season, a view one would suspect that is also shared by the Board of Hyundai Motorsports division of the company. How Team Management reacts to this is the point of interest for the future.

https://www.driven.co.nz/news/motors...nue7YY1MQr4jMU

**Grutz** · 21st November 2018, 01:33

After reading the 2 articles above, I reflect on the attitude of Mikkelsen. He seems like a beaten up man! I think he can turn it around but if I was management at Hyundai WRT I definitely would be reviewing next years driver line up. I have said it before but I would Give Nueville 14 starts (whole season) Paddon 10 starts (No Monte, Corsica, Germany, Spain). Mikkelsen 10 starts (No Portugal, Argentina, Mexico, Sardinia), Sordo 8 Starts (No Sweden, Finland, Chile, GB, Turkey, Australia).

That will give Mikkelsen a chance to get his Mojo back but also give Paddon a chance to prove wether he his worthy of a full season (I actually think he is but trying not to be too biased). But hey, Paddon is not signed yet so he just might completely miss out if managment wants a bit more of a refresh.

**Grutz** · 21st November 2018, 01:36

There could also be management changes at Hyundai as the Koreans may want some blood for all their investment that has yet to realise any championships!

**jonkka** · 24th November 2018, 08:33

So, Mikkelsen's Rally Australia was his 100th WRC start and Hyundai didn't commemorate it at all?

**GigiGalliNo1** · 30th November 2018, 12:33

Nor did they smile when Paddon finished the powerstage and on the podium, live on TV

**Marcco** · 5th December 2018, 09:10

My thoughts about Hyunday. I think their weak spot is that they have too many drivers. I guess it’s hard to make a car/setup that works for 4 drivers. And even if it would, there are only 3 cars and not all of them can do full season, which affects their form/confidence.
I think they should dump Sordo. I know, he had good results this season, but you need to sacrifice something for better future. In long term I think it is better to put some effort to figure out why Mikklesen is not performing well and fix that. Same goes for Paddon, give him full season, take steps to make the car work for him and I believe it would work out.