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Hyundai has said it is considering a brand new WRC2 car for the 2027 regulation change. Hyundai’s motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul has said that if Hyundai continues its WRC campaign in ’27, they have to use their i20 N Rally2. Benoit Nogier, customer racing manager, told DirtFish: “We can re-homologate a complete car based on […]
Hyundai is considering developing a new WRC2 car for the 2027 regulation change, as announced by Hyundai’s motorsport boss, Cyril Abiteboul.
If Hyundai decides to continue their WRC campaign in 2027, they will use their i20 N Rally2, according to Abiteboul.
Benoit Nogier, the customer racing manager, expressed their intention to re-homologate a new car based on the current street car, aiming to improve and evolve the vehicle by 2027.
Hyundai plans to focus on enhancing their products, demonstrating their dedication, and will reveal some minor improvements for 2026, with the main development push aimed for 2027.
The main challenge remains securing the budget for 2026, as it is crucial for initiating the evolution process for 2027.
Overall, the Hyundai team is optimistic about their prospects for the future, aiming to maintain their commitment to advancement in the WRC series.
