Arguably no driver more than Paddon knows the highs and lows of cutting it at the highest echelon of rallying. Mounting a WRC career from the remoteness of New Zealand’s South Island, the ‘Kiwi’ made it all the way to the top step of the podium but even that was not enough to secure his full-time future in the sport. Instead, the now 36-year-old changed tact and currently finds himself on the cusp of European glory. Now, Paddon shares his story with Williams.
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Thu 27 Jul 2023
WRC Backstories: Alex Gelsomino
Prior to the sixth round of the FIA European Rally Championship season, championship leader and former Rally Argentina winner Hayden Paddon caught up with Becs Williams for the latest episode of WRC Backstories.