Hayden Paddon in TCR New Zealand in 2020

After returning to WRC this season, Hayden Paddon will look to another challenge in 2020, with the confirmation of a partial program in TCR New Zealand, the new championship launched next year.

Comme précédemment annoncé, l’ancien pilote officiel Hyundai Motorsport évoluera sur une i30 N récemment acquise par sa structure PRG, et s’engagera sur les trois premières manches de la série.

“The TCR offers a balanced playing field between different cars and different drivers and its formula is proven, Paddon comments. Our team decided to get involved because we are trying to branch out and look at new horizons. »

Accustomed to rallying, the Kiwi driver will discover a new environment with the circuit, and will logically have to observe a discovery phase. “Our racing team is based at Highlands, so I've had the chance to drive different cars on the track, but never with other cars around me, so obviously there will be a lot to learn,” Paddon continued.

I'm really excited about this challenge. It's a chance to learn a new discipline of sport. I'm really looking forward to it. »

Hayden Paddon should have contested the Rally d’Australie le week-end avec M-Sport Ford, avant que ce dernier ne soit annulé en raison des graves incendies ravageant la région de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud.