Bryan Bouffier becomes test driver for Hyundai

After Michel Nandan, Team Principal of Hyundai Motorsport, another Frenchman joins the adventure: Bryan Bouffier has just been announced as test driver for the team, who wishes to make his full-time return next year in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The winner of the Tour de Corse this year, in ERC, joins Juho Hänninen, made official last week. “I am excited to join the Hyundai Motorsports testing program and be part of the team this year. It is true that there is a lot of work to be done but the team is mobilized and the facilities are impressive, so we have a good basis on which to work., judge Bryan Bouffier. It's an exciting program. »

Bryan Bouffier, crowned French rally champion in 2010 and also winner of the Rally of Monte-Carlo in 2011, in IRC, will therefore take part in the development program of the i20 WRC, the new weapon that Hyundai intends to enter next year. If Hänninen had already had the opportunity to take the wheel of this car in May, the driver from Drôme discovered it on Tuesday, it is reported in Alzenau, in Germany, where the new headquarters of the ?stable. “I'm happy to have Bryan with us. He adopts a very professional driving style and can give us detailed technical feedback in addition to being a very solid driver, which are very important attributes for a test driver., notes Michel Nandan, the boss. Together with Juho's WRC experience and speed on all terrains, I am sure we have a strong and complete team for our development program. »