Hyundai’s WRC ace Hayden Paddon has issued a statement about his accident on the opening stage of the Monte Carlo Rally, following which a spectator died. The New Zealander’s Hyundai i20 Coupe rolled onto its side after sliding wide on an icy left-hand turn near the end of Stage 1. The damage to the car was superficial and it could have continued, but having issued a statement last night, this morning Hyundai elected to withdraw its #4 car entry as a mark of respect to the dead fan. Paddon’s own statement reads as follows: Upon reflection, I wanted to issue a small statement about yesterday’s events. Firstly our thoughts are with the family and friends of the spectator involved. No...
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