Neuville and Gilsoul confirmed for three years at Hyundai

The leaders of the World Rally Championship (WRC, before the Rally of Türkiye) have chosen their camp: Thierry Neuville et Nicolas Gilsoul continueront leur bail avec Hyundai jusqu’à la fin de la saison 2021 ! The two Belgians announced it Wednesday afternoon on social networks, quickly relayed by the South Korean manufacturer.

Breaking News: Hyundai Motorsport and @thierryneuville / @nicolasgilsoul announce three-year contract extension. More details here https://t.co/ZdpRLZdns7 #HMSGOfficial #WRC pic.twitter.com/Fvtk4xJ8Iz

— Hyundai Motorsport (@HMSGOfficial) September 12, 2018

“I am really happy to have signed this three-year contract with Hyundai Motorsport, confirms Thierry Neuville. We have made enormous progress over the last few seasons, and it has always been my objective to build a certain continuity in my career by staying on the same team. » The 30-year-old driver joined Hyundai during the Asian manufacturer's return in 2014 and has never changed his combination since.

“There is a family atmosphere here and I get along very well with my teammates (Dani Sordo and Andreas Mikkelsen), pursues the 2017 vice-champion. Our goal, along with Nicolas, is to end the season in the best possible way, by winning both crowns. » Thierry Neuville is in fact 23 points ahead of Sébastien Ogier with four rounds remaining.

I'm delighted to tell you that @nicolasgilsoul and I will continue with @HMSGOfficial team for the next 3 years! Building a strong partnership for a long and exciting future. #StrongerTogether #TeamGoals #WRC pic.twitter.com/OIgWMlBeV2

— Thierry Neuville (@thierryneuville) September 12, 2018

michel nandan, the main team of the Hyundai Motorsport team, confirms that “Thierry and Nicolas played a crucial role in the rise of the Hyundai WRC program over the last five years. They have been remarkable ambassadors on the global stage and are well respected, inside and outside the team. »