Unless something out of the ordinary happens, it appears Paddon's days as a Hyundai WRC driver are over.Having been overlooked for Finland in favour of Craig Breen, he quickly secured enough funding to drive a third Ford in the season's fastest, most spectacular rally. He's already indicated he'll be driving flat out in Finland to try and make an impression, but it's unlikely that it will be a 'win it our bin it' approach.
A young Hayden Paddon chats with M-Sport's Malcolm Wilson in 2013.
He was second at Coffs Harbour last year, knows the stages well, and enjoys them greatly.While he may have already drawn a line through Rally Australia 2019, a strong result in Finland will no doubt see him reassessing that decision as the WRC finale looms. It would be a boon for local rally fans, and ensure the regular mass of New Zealanders heading across the ditch continues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwB1qJH8HSE&feature=youtu.be
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