ERC champions Paddon and Kennard honoured in Rwanda

The New Zealanders, who made it back-to-back ERC titles in 2024 driving a Pirelli-equipped Hyundai i20 N Rally2, were among a host of star drivers from rallying and circuit racing invited to the Rwandan capital Kigali for the prestigious prize-giving event.  

Paddon and Kennard are pictured with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left) and FIA president of the Senate Carmelo Sanz de Barros (right) after receiving their official FIA trophies following their ERC title success for BRC Racing Team.

Gabriele Rizzo and Gabriele Palmitesta from BRC Racing Team were also present following the Italian squad’s capture of the FIA European Rally Championship for Teams for the first time.