Breen was complementing his WRC third driver commitments for the Hyundai factory squad by running the Portuguese national series for the Hyundai Portugal squad in an i20 N Rally 2 car.
Following Breen’s tragic passing in preparation for last weekend’s WRC round in Croatia, the Hyundai Portugal squad has now confirmed it will continue to field two cars in the championship with Meeke to honour Breen on the vacant seat.
Breen had won the opening round of the national championship in Fafe last month, which also acted as a round of the European Rally Championship.
“When the invitation came up, I was a bit skeptical, everything felt too soon after the passing of a close friend,” said Meeke.
“My decision was not taken lightly. Firstly I accepted because its my desire to compete in Rally, but I also thought about what Craig would tell me, and I know he would tell me to accept.
“That's how I'm going to honour him. I will continue to compete as he always did, to win and to enjoy it.”
Source: Autosport