4 Hayden Paddon (NZL) 29

Age: WRC starts: 60 WRC wins: 1 WRC titles: 0 WRC podiums: 4 Co-driver: John Kennard (NZL) Hayden Paddon’s methodical approach bore fruit last season, but now it’s about more wins and a possible title threat from the hard-working and likeable Kiwi. His pace in the quick stuff is almost beyond question, but he needs to take a step on the asphalt. He knows that and, predictably, he’s on it.