Hayden Paddon upbeat about reduced workload in 2018SUPPLIED Haydon Paddon and his navigator Seb Marshall in front of their 2018 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC car. Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon is philosophical about Hyundai Motorsport's change in approach following his poor results last season. READ MORE:* Hayden Paddon to share Hyundai i-20 in 2018 WRC at team cuts car* Hayden Paddon wins Rally New Zealand* Hayden Paddon secures second podium of the yearHyundai Motorsport have dropped from a four car campaign to three this year, due to funding shortages. Hyundai has four drivers, Andreas Mikkelsen, Thierry Neuville, Paddon, and Sordo, and Paddon slipped down the pecking order when Mikkelsen arrived from Citroen in September. Paddon is aiming to bounce back after a forgettable 2017 season, where he finished eighth in the championship and only got on the podium twice.

Source: Stuff January 12, 2018 02:50 UTC