Meeke, a five-time WRC rally winner, has agreed to drive an i20 N Rally2 for Team Hyundai Portugal in the Portuguese Rally Championship this year. He fills in for the late Craig Breen, who had been set to contest the full season alongside his WRC commitments.
Part of the Meeke’s campaign includes Portugal’s WRC round, which takes place from 11 - 14 May. The Irishman has not competed in the WRC since 2019 but will score WRC2 points at the four-day fixture.
“When the invitation came up, I was a bit sceptical, everything felt too soon after the passing of a close friend. My decision was not taken lightly," Meeke revealed.
"Firstly, I accepted because it’s my desire to compete in rally, but I also thought about what Craig would tell me, and I know he would tell me to accept. That's how I'm going to honour him. I will continue to compete as he always did, to win and to enjoy it."