The detachment has been heralded several months ago. Intensive tested Hyundai i20 the new WRC with which you want to advance to the top. Unlike the competition, are the Koreans the only manufacturer, who will take up with a completely new car 2016th Citroën, M-Sport and Volkswagen will focus on the current vehicles before 2017 a new technical regulations come into force.

While Hyundai no times are known from the tests, should be significantly faster than its predecessor, the new i20 WRC. "How fast our secret. The fans and all others must wait until the Monte ", said team manager Alain Penasse who takes the answer to the next question Right away. "It is not yet decided whether we can bring a new i20 WRC at the start for all drivers."

A driver looking forward to the new car especially contrary: Thierry Neuville. The Belgian was downgraded for the season finale in Wales in the second row, so he again gets your head and go with a good result possible in the short winter break. Penasse hoping to experience the 'old' Neuville again in January. "The important thing is that he finds the form in the coming year that we know of him. In Wales he has no pressure and will easily find the right rhythm and build trust. "

The statements of Neuville that he had lost his motivation, because the car was not as competitive as he had hoped, Penasse can not understand. "Everyone knew that we will not have a top engine. Even Thierry knew that very well. But I do not think that our car is so bad considering the performance of Hayden (Paddon) and Dani (Sordo) look at "Penasse said.

While Hyundai Neuville, Sordo and Paddon already confirmed for the coming year with a full World Cup program, there have been no statements about Kevin Abbring. "His program, we have not yet been determined," said Penasse. Is "clear that he remains a test driver, because his two-year contract is still valid. We have seen some strong actions from him, especially in Sweden and Corsica. Apart from Australia, he could see the tracks of all the WRC rounds, which gave the more experiences. Now we need to see what is possible in order to offer him an attractive possible program. "

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