Teemu Suninen, a Finnish rally driver, voiced his disappointment regarding Hyundai's decision not to hire him as a replacement for Estonian driver Ott Tänak, who withdrew from the World Rally Championship after last season. Suninen, eager for the opportunity, felt he deserved the spot but acknowledged that marketing considerations and doubts about his recent performance influenced the decision.

Hyundai has announced its drivers for the current season, which include Belgian Thierry Neuville, Frenchman Adrien Fourmaux, and Finn Esapekka Lappi, along with veteran Spaniard Daniel Sordo and New Zealander Hayden Paddon. It's worth noting that Lappi, Sordo, and Paddon are only participating in a selection of the rallies, which added to Suninen's frustration as he believed he could contribute more significantly to the team.

This season, Suninen is returning to the WRC series, competing in the WRC2 category, where he has shown strong performance by finishing second in the standings in a recent event. His determination to showcase his skills suggests that he will continue to pursue opportunities within the top tier of rally racing and could still attract attention from teams looking for talented drivers.