Hyundai is “hungry for victory” in Sweden

The official team Hyundai voit grand à l’occasion du Rally from Sweden (February 14-17). The second round of the 2019 World Rally Championship calendar (WRC) should allow the i20 Coupe to score its first success of the year, according to the words of Andrea Adamo, director of Hyundai Motorsport.

“We want to continue to show a high level of performance in Sweden. We are hungry for success, even more so when it comes to chasing our first victory of the year. Sweden has done well for us in the past, with a victory and a double podium last year for example. We have all the ingredients to win and, without underestimating our rivals, we want our ambitions to dictate our performance. »  

Bearer of Hyundai's first success on Swedish snow in 2018, Thierry Neuville understood the boss's message. “Monte-Carlo gave us a glimpse of enormous potential (2nd)”, he said. “We can't wait to see the car again in Sweden, which is historically a rally that favors the team. »

Accustomed to icy roads, the Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen finally wants to chase away evil spirits, one year after recording his last WRC podium (3rd). “It’s a highlight of the calendar. Driving with the studded tires gives you an incredible feeling. It is as if you were floating. »

For his return to Sweden after six years of absence (he finished second in 2013 behind Sébastien Ogier), Sébastien Loeb will have to forget his exit from the track in private testing. “It’s a very difficult challenge. It can become the most exciting rally of the year when the road is frozen, the conditions are good and the weather is nice, but it can be tough when the snow mixes with rain., warns the Alsatian.