ANDREAS MIKKELSEN CONTINUES WITH HYUNDAI

Hyundai sign Andreas Mikkelsen for 2018-19 – Photo: LAT

Hyundai have confirmed that they have signed Andreas Mikkelsen, along with co-driver Anders Jæger, for the 2018 and 2019 WRC seasons.

The news comes ahead of his debut with the team at next weeks Rally Catalunya after competing with both Skoda (WRC2) and Citroen earlier in the year.

“I am delighted that Hyundai Motorsport has offered me the chance to return to the WRC ‘properly’ with a full-time seat for 2018 and 2019,” said Mikkelsen.

“Even before my first rally with the team, I feel that I have settled in quickly. It is clear to me that I am joining a world-class team with realistic chances of fighting for both Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championships.”

“I look forward to helping achieve these goals from Rallye Monte-Carlo next year, and making my own presence felt in the drivers’ title.”

Andreas Mikkelsen has been without a full time drive since the withdraw of VW – Photo: LAT

Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal Michel Nandan was full of praise for the teams new signing.

“Andreas is one of those rally drivers who fits in quickly and just gets straight down to business. From the few times he has already been to visit the factory in Alzenau, his determination and professionalism have shone through. We are pleased to have him on board in a full-time capacity for two seasons.” said Nandan.

Hyundai have also confirmed that they will retain the services of their driver current line up, with Thierry Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul, Dani Sordo/Marc Martí and Hayden Paddon/Seb Marshall under contract through to the end of 2018.

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