Oliver Solberg with Hyundai in WRC2

The next generation is coming. Champion WRC At the beginning of the 2000s, Peter Solberg saw his son getting closer and closer to the premier category of rallying. At 19, Oliver will compete in the entirety of the next two WRC2 seasons with Hyundai.

« Joining Hyundai is amazing, indicated the ERC1 Junior champion. The team's recent successes speak for themselves (two Manufacturers’ titles in WRC). I'm happy to join a team like this. Having the chance to work with these people gives me chills. It will be fantastic to learn from each of them ».

In 2021, Oliver Solberg will begin the season behind the wheel of the Hyundai i20 R5 before moving aboard the Hyundai i20 N Rally2, once available mid-season. “ I look forward to driving the R5 and then the Rally2 in the upcoming WRC2 campaign. We attack this championship with the desire to win and the important responsibility of representing Hyundai in the world ».

I'm super excited to announce that me and Aaron have joined @HMSGOfficial we have a 2 year deal! Driving in WRC2 in 2021, and working with the reigning WRC champions is just an incredible opportunity – it feels like a new chapter in my career, the next part of the dream!  pic.twitter.com/3e4bicwuL5

— Oliver Solberg (@OliverSolberg01) December 18, 2020

Norwegian Ole Christian Veiby will be the second official Hyundai driver in WRC2 next year. Their 2021 season schedule will be announced at a later date.