Hyundai motorsport He no longer has a chance to win the 2021 WRC title with any of his drivers. Nevertheless, the South Korean manufacturer still has big goals ahead with the dispute of the RACC de Catalunya Rally. First, keep the fight for the Constructors’ World Cup alive. The second, to defend the victory that Belgian Thierry Neuville achieved in this event in 2019. Finally, the brand has the possibility of closing the season with good sensations on asphalt, both in its official team and in their ‘satellite’ cars in which Oliver Solberg and the Spanish Nil Solans will compete.
Thierry Neuville, winner of the previous asphalt event, said: “When I first participated in Rally de España it was a full asphalt event and now we return to that profile after a few years of mixed terrain. I’m looking forward to tackling some of the famous specials we’ve seen in the past. It is a rally that I like. The roads are so much fun to drive with these World Rally Cars. It’s almost a circuit riding style, so you have to be clean and efficient, being careful not to slip too much. You also need good grades to rely on to be quick, as it’s hard to make a difference. “
Ott Tänak He is attracted to a RACC Rally that he also likes: “It has been a while since we had three full days on asphalt at Rally de España. It is a very fast event and one that I really enjoy. Roads require clean and safe driving. The roads in the forested sections are fairly smooth, without many cuts, and the weather is consistent, making it a favorable event for me. After two consecutive podiums, it would be good to add my particular hat-trick in Spainas our goal is to get a good finish to this season. “