Auto – and Motorsport Thierry Neuville may Hyundai with negenvoudig rallywereldkampioen Sébastien Loeb and a new teammate welcome. The Frenchman will be in 2019 at the start of six of the fourteen WRC-races. An important reinforcement for our compatriot, because with a partial program is Loeb not for the world title but can he in time and got points compete of Neuvilles enemies.
The 44-year-old Loeb signed, together with his co-driver Daniel Elena a two-year contract with Hyundai. He creeps right behind the steering wheel for the openingsmanche of the world CHAMPIONSHIP, Monte Carlo rally (24-27 January). In October won a Loeb with a Citroën in Catalonia 79th world cup race of his career, the first since Argentina 2013. “The victory in Spain sparked the desire to continue to race again,” says Loeb, who, until now his entire WRC career for Citroën reed. “At Hyundai, we find a new challenge, I can’t wait to go.” The experienced Loeb will also play an important role in the technical expertise of Hyundai.
Breaking news: @DaniSordo / @CarlosdelBarrio and @SebastienLoeb / @DanosElena announced as part of our 2019 #WRC line-up. Read all about it