Neuville, Tänak and Sordo in Sardinia with Hyundai

Hyundai Motorsport has confirmed its line-up for the Rally Italy-Sardinia (October 8-11). Dani Sordo will support Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak.

Published on 14/09/2020 à 11:07

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Neuville, Tänak and Sordo in Sardinia with Hyundai

Winner on the Sardinian slopes in 2019, Dani sordo will return to Italian soil from October 8 to 11, aligned with the third Hyundai i20 coupe WRC alongside the holders Thierry Neuville et Ott Tänak.

The Spaniard will try to bring important points for Hyundai with a view to defending the Manufacturers' title. The ex-Citroën and Mini driver could also be a major ally for Ott Tänak to try to regain points from Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) for the Drivers crown.

#WRC We are happy to confirm our drivers' line-up for @Rally_d_Italia – round 6 of the @OfficialWRC – in October

1️⃣ 1️⃣ @thierryneuville / @nicolasgilsoul
8️⃣ @OttTanak / Martin Järveoja
6️⃣ @DaniSordo / @CarlosdelBarrio #HMSGOfficial pic.twitter.com/k7z2sQ3EaL

— hmsgofficial (@HMSGOfficial) September 14, 2020

By winning the Rally Italy-Sardinia last year, Sordo ended almost six years of drought in the WRC, after his German victory in 2013. It was also the Iberian's first success on gravel.