About Dani
Dani is arguably one of the most consistent performers in the WRC. His motorsport career began at the tender age of 12 when he started out in motocross and karting. He arrived on the WRC scene in 2003, and ten years later took his debut victory in Germany.
Dani joined us at the end of 2013 and has become an integral part of our team. As well as being part of our 1-2 result in Rally Germany in 2014, Dani took his first victory for our team in Sardinia 2019 – a special moment for the Spanish sensation. He went on to win the event again in 2020, securing Hyundai Motorsport’s third consecutive victory in Italy. At his home rally in 2021, Dani clinched third place after winning four stages in a row; this victory would mark his 50th WRC podium. He was also a part of our memorable 1-2-3 at Acropolis Rally in 2022 in what was a consistently quick season for the Spaniard.
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Career
| 2023 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (7) |
| 2022 | Five rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (5) |
| 2021 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (7) |
| 2020 | Three rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (3) |
| 2019 | Eight rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (8) |
| 2018 | Seven rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (7) |
| 2017 | Twelve rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (12) |
| 2016 | Twelve rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (12) |
| 2015 | Twelve rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (12) |
| 2014 | Six rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai (6) |
| 2013 | Twelve rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (12) |
| 2012 | Eight rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (8) |
| 2011 | Six rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (6) |
| 2010 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (13) |
| 2009 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (12) |
| 2008 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (15) |
| 2007 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (16) |
| 2006 | All rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (16) |
| 2005 | Six rounds of the FIA Junior World Rally Championship (6) |
Q&A
Q1. Who is your motorsport idol?
Ayrton Senna.
Q2. What are your hobbies?
Sports in general and especially cycling.
Q3. What is your ideal destination for a holiday?
I would like to go to New York and a warm place like the Seychelles.
Q4. Which profession would you have chosen if you hadn’t become a rally driver?
I would have joined the family business, as my parents were Shell oil distributers for the automotive business.
Q5. What is your favourite food?
I always enjoy a good pasta or a nice piece of meat, something you can find all over the world.
Q6. Describe yourself in 3 words
Consistent, relaxed, sportive.
