Dani is deaf was re-profiled as one of the proper names of Rally of Portugalone of the proofs of WRC (World Rally Championship) more meaningful for him every season, and at the same time also one of the most prolific of his record; not in vain, the pilot of Puente San Miguel already boasts no less than six podiums in the classic World Cup event in the neighboring country.
The Hyundai Motorsport driver has consistently risen to the top positions at Matosinhos over the past two seasons. Last year he also debuted at the wheel of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1he first hybrid car in which the Cantabrian competed; Undoubtedly, an additional merit that gave more value to the excellent result to which Dani Sordo and Cándido Carrera were creditors in their debut in the latest generation model developed by the Alzenau squad.
The highest Spanish representative of the specialty began, with third place, his ninth consecutive campaign wearing the colors of Hyundai Motorsport. This year, on the other hand, the Rally de Portugal will mark the third participation of the season in the WRC (World Rally Championship) of the driver from Puente San Miguel, starting with the ambition to return Hyundai to the podium i20 N Rally1.
The fantastic performance he endorsed on the gravel in the last Rally of Mexico, where he suffered an unfortunate puncture when he was disputing the lead in the first stage, was the best incentive for the weekend for Dani Sordo , who came wanting to make up for it. this in the Rally de Portugal, and is determined to return to fight for the reference places in the World Cup.
In addition, like every year, the driver from Puente San Miguel will have the added value that represents for him the enormous support he receives from the Portuguese public, and from the many Spanish fans who always come to cheer he in the mythical stages of the neighboring country.
“Portugal has always been special for me”
“Rally de Portugal has always been special for me. I really like the stages, full of fans from all corners of the country, and also from Spain”, commented the Spaniard.
“Last year it was very hot, and the roads were worse than in other editions and we had to take care of the car and the tires. It will be great to be back on the podium this weekend. In Mexico, we showed that we had of speed for it, so we want to fight again for the top positions here in Portugal,” he added in a statement.
Source: La Verdad
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