Oliver Solberg: “Hyundai doesn’t want to stay in the WRC for long”

While he had just recorded a decent result in New Zealand (5th), the Swede was notified of the end of his collaboration with Hyundai. His only solution for riding a Rally1 now seems to be M-Sport.

Published on 13/10/2022 à 18:00

Loïc ROCCI

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Oliver Solberg: “Hyundai doesn’t want to stay in the WRC for long”

As expected, Oliver Solberg and Hyundai will not continue to collaborate during the 2023 season ©

Comment vous sentez-vous après une telle annonce de la part de Hyundai ?

It could be better, but it could also be worse. (Laughs)

When did you learn that you would not be extended?

On Sunday evening after the rally from New Zealand. The team first warned my parents, then they explained the situation to me. Then the team manager told me that it was complicated because the Koreans wanted an experienced driver for next year and there was no budget for a 4th car.

The fact that

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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