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Hyundai Motorsport and Thierry Neuville announced ahead of Rally Greece that they have extended their partnership for 2025, confirming the Korean brand’s commitment to the WRC for at least one more year. The confirmation of Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe – in what will be their fifth year together as a crew – alongside […]
Thierry Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe have been confirmed to continue as a crew at Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team for their fifth year together, ensuring continuity and stability for the team in the upcoming season. Neuville has been instrumental in developing Hyundai Motorsport’s WRC program over the past twelve years, achieving numerous milestones and victories, including 20 wins, 59 podiums, and 371 stage wins. With his crucial role in Hyundai Motorsport’s manufacturers’ crowns in 2019 and 2020, Neuville is now aiming for his first drivers’ title, leading the standings with a 27-point advantage going into the Acropolis Rally. In 2025, Hyundai Motorsport will feature a strong driver lineup with Neuville and Ott Tänak leading the charge, as they aim to compete for all three WRC titles. President and Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul expressed his satisfaction with the competitive pairing and commitment to the series, emphasizing Neuville’s invaluable contribution to the team’s success over the years. Neuville, in turn, expressed his happiness to extend his contract with Hyundai Motorsport for the 2025 season, highlighting the strong partnership and ambition shared with the team, aiming for their first drivers’ title and continued success together in the future.
