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Suninen announces 2024 WRC plans with Hyundai squad
Teemu Suninen was considered for a Rally1 seat with Hyundai for 2024, but Hyundai decided to divide their third entry between Esapekka Lappi, Dani Sordo, and new signing Andreas Mikkelsen. Suninen joined Hyundai’s driver development program in 2023 and was later promoted to the team’s third Rally1 entry for specific rounds, achieving three top-six finishes. He will now compete in WRC2 with the CHL Sport Auto team after starting the 2023 season in a Hyundai Rally2 car. Suninen expressed his excitement on social media about driving the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 car in 2024 alongside the CHL Sport Auto team. The CHL Sport Auto team will also participate in the French Rally Championship with another Hyundai i20 Rally2 car and rising star Hugo Margaillan. Hyundai Motorsport is confident in the potential of their drivers and the development of the i20 N Rally2 car for the upcoming season.
