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Mikel Azcona: “I didn’t have to test the car to make my choice”

This is the most notable recruitment of this pre-season in the World Touring Car Cup. Even if the rumor has been buzzing for a few months, the arrival of the 2021 European champion at Hyundai remains a big surprise and suggests big things for the person concerned.

Published on 17/02/2022 à 16:00

Fabien Gérard

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Mikel Azcona: “I didn’t have to test the car to make my choice”

Mikel Azcona takes up the Hyundai challenge

Depuis combien de temps étiez-vous en contact avec Hyundai ?

We were in regular contact during last season. We had been discussing the possibilities of joining them for almost five months. Hyundai is a reference for me. The Elantra was often at the forefront in its first year racing and fighting for the title.

What are the main reasons that convinced you to leave Cupra?

First of all, because Hyundai is a very powerful brand. We saw it last season, they regularly fought for victory (mainly with Jean-Karl Vernay. Ndlr). Je pense que la voiture est d’un autre niveau que ma Cupra de

Fabien Gérard

Swiss motor sports knife. I like to talk about the shadow disciplines that deserve to be brought into the light. Touringcar specialist (Supercars, DTM, TCR World Tour, BTCC)

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