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FIA’s 2025 WRC rules timeline too tight for Hyundai to do a “good job”
Hyundai boss Cyril Abiteboul expressed frustrations over the FIA’s proposals to improve WRC, leading to the cancellation of planned 2025 developments for the i20N Rally1 car. The proposed technical changes for next season will render the Rally1 car’s original homologation invalid, removing hybrid power and adjusting aerodynamics to align with Rally2 cars. A new upgrade kit is planned for Rally2 competitors to challenge Rally1 cars, aiming to boost the top-level entry list. Despite concerns from WRC teams, the proposals are scheduled for a World Motor Sport Council vote in June, raising doubts about readiness for next year. Abiteboul stresses the need for timely regulations, highlighting the challenges of implementing major car modifications within a limited timeframe.
