Hayden Paddon will return to Hyundai Motorsport for the next World Rally Championship event in Paraguay later this month, where he is set to take over the team's third seat. The decision gives Paddon another outing with Hyundai at the top level of rallying.
Hyundai had held off on confirming its Rally1 line-up for the Paraguay round until after Rally Finland. Following that wait, the team has now settled on Paddon for the additional car at the upcoming South American event.
The third Hyundai seat is always a closely watched part of the WRC field, and Paddon's selection adds extra interest to the team's plans for Paraguay. His inclusion also strengthens the spotlight on Hyundai's driver rotation and how it manages opportunities beyond its core entries.
With the decision now made, attention turns to Paraguay and how Paddon will fit into Hyundai's line-up for the rally. The announcement also underlines that Hyundai sees room for further appearances as it shapes its broader World Rally Championship program.
