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Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at the hands of rivals Toyota Gazoo Racing lying down. Ott Tanak has a somewhat slender chance of challenging for the Driver’s crown, lying fourth, 43 points behind the log leader Sebastien Ogier, but to aid his chances, the Korean manufacturer has relived […]
The Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is responding to their 2025 setbacks by making strategic decisions, such as freeing Ott Tanak from scoring Manufacturer points to aid his chances in challenging for the Driver’s crown.
Remaining fourth in the standings, Tanak is 43 points behind the current leader Sebastien Ogier. This move allows Hyundai to install a fresh engine in Tanak’s i20 N car for the remaining three rounds.
With Tanak and Martin Jarveoja competing without manufacturer nomination, Hyundai is ensuring they are in the strongest position to fight for the drivers’ and co-drivers’ titles.
Thierry Neuville, the defending champion, has expressed concerns over the team’s lack of pace and performance, highlighting the need for improvements.
Hyundai is intensifying its preparation for the upcoming tarmac rallies by entering two National rallies, aiming to unlock better performance and confidence on tarmac surfaces.
