Dani Sordo has returned to the Citroen World Rally Team, the team he drove for between 2005 and 2010, for the 2013 World Rally Championship season.
Following two seasons with Mini’s prodrive squad, Sordo will be joining Citroen as its second driver alongside Mikko Hirvonen.
The Spaniard’s performance during last week’s Rally de Espana was a big factor in Citroen’s decision to pick him. Sordo was in the running for an M-Sport Ford and Prodrive Mini seat as well, but considered Citroen as his top choice.
“I’m very pleased to rejoin a team with which I share so many good memories,” said Sordo. “This was my number one choice for 2013.”
Although he is yet to take his first WRC win, Sordo said his experience with another team has made him stronger.
“In another team, I got to grips with different working methods and I took on more responsibility in the car development process.
“I see this return to Citroen as a great opportunity. I am still looking for my first win in WRC and I am determined to secure it next season.”