Even without Neuville : Al- Attiyah plans with M-Sport
Nasser Al -Attiyah leaves Spain on the eve of the rally the cat out of the bag . Conveyor of Thierry Neuville sees his protege in the future with Hyundai and now wants to promote a new talent .
Suddenly Nasser Al -Attiyah was a man in demand Hardly the message had spread in the press that the Arabs would confirm the change of Thierry Neuville more or less , the media pounced on him.
Qatari answered readily , despite the hustle and bustle . " Yes, I 've heard that Thierry should have signed with Hyundai. It would be a shame, because this year we have celebrated great successes together with M-Sport and I hope he can get his first win in Spain here , "said Al -Attiyah .
Even if he can not keep at M- Sport 's protege , Al-Attiyah wants to remain loyal to the team of Malcolm Wilson and re-invest in new talent.
"The car is competitive and the team is great," said Al -Attiyah . "I want to continue to work together in the coming year with Malcolm Wilson and we could once again offer a young driver a chance. Similar Neuville also Elfyn Evans Hayden Paddon or could in the future by starting with our support. "
The 41 -year-old Arab has clear ideas : "The plan would be to downsize the team. " With the help of the Qatar -sponsored million M-Sport toying with a three car team . Al-Attiyah even want to go only five to six rallies at the start and share your car with others pilots. On the side of the Juniors Al-Attiyah would like to see an experienced man . Besides Mads Ostberg also the return of Mikko Hirvonen is no longer ruled recently .
But must be confirmed first of the Neuville- exchange . The Belgian smiles and says : "Citroen is no longer an issue . But I signed both by M- Sport as a good offer from Hyundai and still nothing . I will decide after the rally Spain, but in October . "- Which means no later than seven days and this secret is out.
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