Injured Dani Sordo to miss Sweden

With Hayden Paddon replacing Sordo alongside Thierry Neuville in Hyundai's main line-up, test driver Abbring will drive the #20 car that Paddon was scheduled to occupy for the Korean squad's secondary team.

Hyundai had announced earlier this week that ex-works Peugeot driver Abbring would contest four WRC rounds this year alongside his new test role

Team boss Michel Nandan said Sweden should be the only event Sordo misses, as he is expected to be fit for the following round in Mexico in March.

"We would like to send our best wishes to Dani for a quick recovery and we look forward to seeing him back in the car," said Nandan.

"We have decided that it's best for Dani to miss Sweden in order for him to recover and to be 100 per cent fit for Rally Mexico next month."