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    Adjustments to make for Hayden Paddon as he's welcomed back into the World Rally Championship

    Adjustments to make for Hayden Paddon as he's welcomed back into the World Rally Championship


    The season-opening event starting in Monte Carlo tomorrow morning will be the New Zealander's first time at the top level of the sport for eight years.

    Paddon says the Hyundai Rally1 car has several differences from what he's used to driving.



    The first stage in Monte Carlo is set to start just after 4am.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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