A year and a half ago Hyundai said they would for the future always avoid things like Lappi (in Latvia) and Mikkelsen (in Monte).

Meaning part time driver starting a rally with little to no prep.

Last year Fourmaux got a test rally before Monte as only Hyundai driver and because of that had actually advantage vs other Hyundai as only one with Hankook experience.

Now this year they are back to the old ways. Paddon who last drove Monte 9 years ago gets a minimal test. No surprise it goes like this.