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Lefebvre, a seasoned competitor with experience in the World Rally Championship appears to be the perfect fit for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to reports from Belgian motorsport outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autotrends.be\/fr\/actualit%C3%A9\/rallye\/Stephane-Lefebvre-en-ERC-sur-une-Hyundai-Life-Live\">AutoTrends<\/a>, Lefebvre is in advanced discussions with Hyundai and the Life Live team &#8211;  founded by current WRC champion Thierry Neuville. If the deal goes through, Lefebvre will drive a Hyundai i20 N Rally2. Lefebvre is no stranger to Hyundai machinery, having previously driven the i20 N Rally2 in select events last season. 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