THIERRY NEUVILLE

Car: Hyundai i20 Team: Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team Wins: 3 Podiums: 6 Points: 201 Championship position: 2nd Brilliant start to the year where three wins and two podiums gave him a dominant lead in the championship. The second half of the season was nothing short of a disaster, however. One podium in six events was far from championshipwinning form. Battled the car and drove beyond its capabilities on too many rallies but gets a solid five stars for effort and commitment.