The 38-year-old was widely expected to jump behind the wheel of the third i20 N for the first gravel event of the season in Portugal from 19-22 May with the team now officially confirming that to be the case.
Hyundai’s new signing Oliver Solberg has so far been entered in the squad’s third entry in the opening three rallies of the season. He was forced to withdraw from the Monte Carlo season-opener due to cockpit fumes, then finished sixth in Sweden last time out.
He will remain aboard the car for Croatia, which starts next week.
Sordo said: “I can’t wait to be back in the WRC and race for the first time with Hyundai i20 N Rally1 in Portugal.”
The remaining events of Sordo’s 2022 schedule is unclear at this stage. Although the experienced Spaniard is set to contest more events, it is expected that 20-year-old Solberg will drive the majority of the season in the third car.
Speaking to Autosport earlier this year, three-time WRC event winner Sordo said: “In my contract…
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