Numbers don’t lie in bid to land vacant M-Sport seats

Accuse us of being biased at trying to get Hayden Paddon back into the WRC if you like, but the statistics don’t lie.
Kiwi rally fan, Gary Boyd, has crunched the numbers over the past two years, and Paddon’s points per WRC rally is the highest of any of the leading drivers pushing for a vacant M-Sport seat.
From seven starts in the WRC from 2018 and 2019, the former Hyundai driver averages 10.43 points per event.
In contrast, the drivers average the following:
Hayden Paddon 10.43
Mads Ostberg 8.75
Jari-Matti Latvala 8.54
Andreas Mikkelsen 8.09
Esapekka Lappi 8.04
Kris Meeke 7.42
Teemu Suninen 5.96
Craig Breen 5.92
Pontus Tideman 3.00
Gus Greensmith 0.67
The numbers may make good reading for Paddon fans, but unfortunately the size of your bank balance is often more important to WRC team managers.

SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO READ THE FULL STORY

RallySport Magazine Subscription
Select Subscription Level


Select Subscription Length


Recurring Subscription Cost

A subscription to RallySport Magazine give you access to all our rally
content from Australia, New Zealand and around the world – with news,
features and experiences nobody can match.
Our team are dedicated to providing an unrivalled experience which
shares, supports and promotes the sport of rallying.
Already have an account?

By clicking “Subscribe Now” you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine.
If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.

We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires.
If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period.
You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.


Account Details

Payment Information

By clicking “Subscribe Now” you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine.
If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.

We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires.
If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period.
You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.

RallySport Magazine