Hayden Paddon and John Kennard (Hyundai i20N Rally2) have redrawn from the 2022 Rally Estonia after Paddon returned a positive Covid test at the midday service.
“Unfortunately we have had to withdraw from Rally Estonia,” commented Paddon. “Gutted is an understatement, but we have been left with no option.
“I started feeling unwell last night but returned negative Covid tests. This morning I continued to feel quite ill and couldn’t focus at all on the stages and driving.
“At midday service another Covid test was taken which returned a positive result. We have now had to follow all Covid protocols which means withdrawal from the rally.”
The pair were sitting eighth overall in the WRC2 classification after completing the first five stages of the third event in their 2022 European campaign.
“A big thanks to Hyundai NZ for the understanding of this situation which is so incredibly poor timing, especially after dodging Covid for the past 2 years. We will now focus on full health and recovery to give Rally Finland a good nudge. Sorry everyone.”
The team will now prepare for WRC Rally Finland 4-7 August 2022.
Comments