APRC co-driver Malcolm Read heads to Europe today where the New Zealander will work with Hayden Paddon’s WRC Hyundai team, starting with Rally Finland.

‘Can’t beleive this day has finally arrived, looking forward to working with Hayden and John on upcoming WRC events and learning the ropes’, said Read has he headed to the plane.

In between WRC events, Read will return to the APRC to continue co-driving with Mike Young Motorsport and the Cusco team.