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Neuville signs with Hyundai for 2014
Belgium's Thierry Neuville has been confirmed as lead driver of Hyundai
Motorsport's World Rally Championship programme from 2014.
Thierry Neuville 已确认加入到 Hyundai Motorsport 为2014年WRC领军
The 25-year-old has signed a multi-year agreement, which the Korean
manufacturer says represents a serious commitment by both parties to build
towards long-term success in the WRC.
他在由双方代表认真承诺建立在WRC实现的长期成功之下签定复数年合约
A string of six consecutive podiums, including four second place finishes,
has made Neuville the hottest property in the end-of-season transfer market.
As reported on wrc.com on 25 October, Neuville was also offered a full
programme in a Ford Fiesta RS by his current M-Sport squad.
今年连续六次站上颁奖台而且其中四次夺下亚军的成绩下，使他在赛季末的市场上炙手
可热。根据WRC官网于十月二十五日的报导，他也有收到M-Sport车队的全年赛季的合约
接洽。
Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal, Michel Nandan said: “Thierry is having a
fantastic 2013 season and is proving himself to be one of the most exciting
young drivers in WRC. His raw speed, driving skill and dynamic approach to
rallying make him the ideal lead driver for Hyundai.”
Hyundai Motorsport 车队经理 Michel Nandan 表示:“ Thierry 有着绝佳的2013赛季
而且证明他自己是在WRC中最期待的年轻车手之一。他的极快的速度、驾驶技巧和对拉力
的活力让他成为 Hyundai 理想的一号车手。”
“By signing a driver of Thierry's talent, we can show that Hyundai's WRC
engagement is serious and focussed on long-term success."
“签下 Thierry 的技艺，我们可以展现出 Hyundai 于 WRC 的参与是认真的并且注重在
长期的成功。”
"It is also great recognition for the work that the entire team has carried
out in such a short time. We both share similar values and objectives to win
the championship in the long-term so we are proud to have Thierry in the team
and as an ambassador for the Hyundai Motorsport brand,” he added.
“这也是整个团队已经在这么短的时间下进行工作的极大认可。我们都有着相同的价值观
和目标于长期之下赢得冠军，所以我们很自豪 Thierry 在车队当中以及如同 Hyundai 的
品牌大使。”
Neuville, along with his co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul, will pilot Hyundai's new
i20 world rally car in all 13 WRC events in 2014, beginning with the team's
debut at the Monte-Carlo Rally in January. It will be the Belgian driver's
third consecutive WRC season.
Neuville 的副驾驶 Nicolas Gilsoul 也会在2014年加入于一月蒙地卡罗拉力赛时
Hyundai 新i20 WRC 的首次亮相。这也将是 Neuville 连续的第三个赛季。
Neuville believes that the new deal with Hyundai is ‘the perfect fit’ for
him. “It is a young, emerging and ambitious manufacturer team with long-term
objectives for championship success and I have long held aspirations of
driving for a manufacturer team,” he explained.
Neuville 相信这份跟 Hyundai 的新合约是为他量身打造的。“这是一个年轻、新兴并雄
心勃勃的制造商有着为成功夺冠的长期目标，我长期就抱持着为厂队驾驶的愿望，”
他解释到。
“I was impressed with the team's facility, their approach to the rally
programme and their clear potential. I hope my two years of experience in WRC
will be beneficial to the team as we build a harmonious working partnership.
We know we have a steep learning curve ahead of us in our first season but I
am convinced we will have a successful future together.”
“车队的设施、他们对拉力的计画和明确的潜力都让我印象深刻。我希望我这两年在WRC
的经验将有利于和团队建立了一个和谐的伙伴关系。我们知道第一个赛季将会有一阵艰苦
的学习阶段，但我相信我们将会一起有成功的未来。”