HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT BOSS ANDREA ADAMO HAS ADMITTED THERE WILL BE NO ROOM FOR ERROR AS HIS TEAM FIGHTS TO RETAIN THE LEAD OF THE MANUFACTURERS’ WORLD TITLE RACE IN SPAIN THIS WEEKEND.

The Korean firm is currently locked into a ding-dong battle with Tommi Mäkinen’s Toyota Gazoo Racing outfit with just RallyRACC Catalunya - Rally de España and Rally Australia to complete.

A disappointing points haul at the previous rally in Britain, allowed Toyota to close the gap on Hyundai to just eight points.

Belgian pilot Thierry Neuville still has an outside chance of stealing the drivers’ title, but Adamo was clear about where his team’s focus lies in Spain:

“We have one objective from RallyRACC, and that is to extend our lead in the manufacturers’ championship. Of course, we know it is far from straightforward with the level of competition that we have seen in the WRC this season, but we will give it everything we have.

“There are just two events remaining and there can be no missed opportunities,” explained the Italian.

Mäkinen's team will push to catch Hyundai

Hometown hero Dani Sordo and nine-time world champion Sébastien Loeb will also drive a pair of i20s, whilst Andreas Mikkelsen sits the event out.

“I am confident in our crew line up, with Thierry determined to keep his drivers’ title hopes alive, alongside Dani and Sébastien, who are both strong contenders on the mixed surfaces in Spain. We want to be in control of our own destiny,” said Adamo.

On the other side of the service park, Mäkinen was feeling confident his Toyota team can catch the leaders. The Japanese manufacturer is on good form and Ott Tänak’s maiden drivers’ title is within reach.

“We are on a good run at the moment and we need to keep pushing for the best results in Spain and Australia, with the drivers’, co-drivers’, and manufacturers’ titles in our sights. We have been preparing for Spain just as planned, with our pre-event tests on both gravel and asphalt,” said Tommi.

“The mix of surfaces can mean that this is a tricky rally to get right, but we are confident in how our car performs on both types of road. At the same time, we are taking nothing for granted and everyone is working hard to provide our drivers with the strongest car possible,” he added.

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