Hyundai’s Rallying Determination: Navigating the Road Ahead in WRC

Hyundai Motorsport boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic about the brand’s potential participation in the World Rally Championship next year but has concerns that are currently hindering a commitment to 2027. The future involvement of Hyundai in the WRC is a significant topic, with the manufacturer yet to officially commit beyond this year as it prepares to join the World Endurance Championship in 2026. Hyundai has been running a factory WRC program since 2014, with no long-term contracts in place for its drivers Thierry Neuville, Ott Tanak, and Adrien Fourmaux. Speculation…

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The Dust settles: WRC embarks on thrilling gravel odyssey in Portugal

The World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase of the title race, starting with Rally Portugal this weekend and a series of seven consecutive gravel rallies following. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans currently holds a 43-point lead over teammate Kalle Rovanpera, with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville in third, 50 points behind, setting the stage for a competitive battle for the championship. The upcoming gravel events will play a significant role in determining the outcome of this year’s title fight. Kalle Rovanpera’s recent impressive performance in the Rally Islas Canarias, showcasing his asphalt…

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Victory Within Reach: Elfyn Evans Clinches Rally Sweden by a Whisker

Victory Within Reach: Elfyn Evans Clinches Rally Sweden by a Whisker

Super Sunday on Rally Sweden was just that! After 300km of hard racing, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin won the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship by 3.8 seconds from Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston in another Toyota Gazoo Racing one-two. Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe brought their Hyundai i20 N home on […]

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Evans Soars to the Front in Rally Sweden’s Umeå Sprint

Evans Soars to the Front in Rally Sweden's Umeå Sprint

In spite of running first on the road, Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin took the 5.16km Umeå Sprint stage win by half a second from their Toyota Gazoo Racing teammates Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen. Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja led the Hyundai charge, tying with Rovanperä, with Adrien Fourmaux and Alex Coria 0.7 seconds […]

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Sebastian Ogier Triumphs Once More: The Champion Conquers Again

Sebastian Ogier Triumphs Once More: The Champion Conquers Again

Sebastian Ogier and Vincent Landais overcame everything that Rallye Monte Carlo could throw their way to claim a dominant 10th victory at the famous event. He used every ounce of experience he’d gained over the years to conquer the treacherous route, his only moment over the entire weekend came when he clipped a pole in […]

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