Hayden Paddon has been promoted to compete with Hyundai Motorsport in the upcoming Rally Australia following a recent run of strong gravel performances. Though a late addition to the Hyundai driver line-up this season, Kiwi Paddon has proven something of a revelation in the i20 WRC, picking up a maiden podium in Sardignia and finishing fourth in the most recent Rally Poland. Currently ninth in the overall standings, Paddon – a relative veteran of the Australian event - has been given the nod to drive alongside Thierry Neuville in Australia, taking the place of Sordo, who will instead compete in the Coffs Harbour Rally. “I'm very pleased that the team has faith in me but at the end of...
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