Dani Sordo with Mini

At the end of his contract with Citroën, Dani Sordo was left free at the end of the Rally of Great Britain. The Ford track quickly turned into a quote, Dani Sordo could only count on Mini to have an official steering wheel.

Invited to take part in a test session in November, the Spaniard was convinced by the project of David Richards and his team. “There is a lot of waiting around for the return of Mini in WRC », Comments Dani in a press release sent by the brand. “Being part of this new team is a fantastic opportunity for me. I am sure that Mini has a bright future in the discipline. I'm also looking forward to working with Kris Meeke after some good testing in Sardinia during the month of November. »

David Richards, at the origin of the Mini program in the WRC, adds: “Dani may only be 27 years old but he is already one of the most experienced drivers in the championship. I believe that, in an environment that suits him and with the Mini WRC, Dani is capable of adding victories to his 29 podiums and becoming a title candidate. »

After being a teammate of a Frenchman in a French team, Dani Sordo finds himself associated with a British driver in a British team? But this time, he will be the most experienced!