Nicola Adams meets Thierry Neuville for a showdown

Nicola Adams looks thrilled in a drive with Thierry Neuville

High Wycombe, 10 July 2014 – Olympic Gold Medallist Nicola Adams indulged her passion for fast cars when she took to the co-driver’s seat in the Hyundai i20 WRC. The i20 WRC was driven by Hyundai Shell World Rally Team ace, Thierry Neuville, who took Nicola for a spin on Goodwood’s Forest Rally Stage.

Nicola Adams commented: “I was so excited to be offered this opportunity and I wasn’t disappointed. It was just so cool. Everything happens so fast and you’ve got to be really skilful to drive one of these cars. Absolutely awesome - this has to be my new sport!”

She continued: “I think Thierry tried to scare me a little, but I got my own back when I invited him into the ring after!

Nicola Admas challenges Thierry Neuville in the ring

Thierry Neuville commented: “It was a great honour for me to meet Nicola. We both share the same strong determination to win and she really is at the top of her game. I wish her the

best of luck in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games”.

Nicola Adams will be going for Gold again in the Commonwealth Games that start on July 23 in Glasgow. Thierry Neuville recently celebrated his second podium in this year’s World

Rally Championship by finishing Rally Poland in third place. He is currently preparing for Rally Finland which will begin on July 31. Here is the video of the showdown: