Hyundai was ‘clearly unprepared’ for WRC Canary Islands round
Ott Tanak felt Hyundai was ‘clearly unprepared’ for the demands of Rally Islas Canarias after suffering a crushing defeat to World Rally Championship rivals Toyota. Hyundai admitted that it underestimated the difficulty of the first pure asphalt event of the 2025 WRC season as it was unable to take the fight to a dominant Toyota […]
Fourmaux reacts to support from WRC rivals amid FIA swearing resolution
Adrien Fourmaux is grateful for the support from World Rally Championship competitors through the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in a solution to the FIA swearing fine dispute. The Hyundai driver fell foul of the FIA’s clampdown on drivers using “inappropriate language” resulting in a €10,000 fine with €20,000 suspended, after swearing […]
Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast
Adrien Fourmaux has been fined €10,000 and hit with a further suspended €20,000 fine for using “inappropriate language” during a World Rally Championship television interview. The Hyundai driver’s comments following the end of stage 18 at Rally Sweden have been deemed to have breached FIA Article 12.2.1.l of the 2025 FIA International Sporting Code. Fourmaux […]
“Messy” startline incident dents Fourmaux’s Rally Sweden victory bid
Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux has explained a bizarre “messy» startline issue that has severely dented his Rally Sweden victory hopes after starting stage 11 without his helmet properly fastened. Fourmaux had been in the thick of an intense five-way fight for victory, having started the day in fourth, 7.9s adrift of leader Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. Hyundai’s […]
Fourmaux to keep ‘head on shoulders’ after stunning Hyundai WRC debut
Adrien Fourmaux believes he must keep his ‘head on his shoulders’ after scoring a World Rally Championship podium on debut for Hyundai and finishing ahead of his world champion team-mates. Fourmaux impressed throughout last weekend’s 2025 season-opener in Monte Carlo, quickly gelling with his team and i20 N Rally1 following his high-profile off-season move from […]
Fourmaux already feeling ”quite comfortable” in Hyundai WRC car
New Hyundai signing Adrien Fourmaux says he already feels “quite comfortable” within his new World Rally Championship surroundings heading into next week’s Monte Carlo season opener. Fourmaux emerged as the key player in the driver market after deciding to move from M-Sport-Ford to Hyundai, where he will pilot the Korean marque’s third i20 N Rally1 […]
Fourmaux edges Rovanpera in Monte Carlo preparation rally
Adrien Fourmaux clinched victory on his first competitive outing for Hyundai after beating Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera at Rallye National Hivernal du Devoluy. Hyundai and Toyota opted to field Fourmaux and Rovanpera in the French rally to kick start their drivers’ preparations for next month’s 2025 World Rally Championship season opener in Monte Carlo. The 10 […]
Time is right for Hyundai WRC move after emotional M-Sport farewell
Adrien Fourmaux says his sights are set on scoring a maiden World Rally Championship victory next year with Hyundai after completing an emotional M-Sport farewell. Fourmaux’s anticipated move to pilot Hyundai’s third i20 N rally entry was announced last week, just days ahead of his final outing with M-Sport at the Monza Rally Show last […]
Why Hyundai sees Fourmaux as the missing piece to its WRC jigsaw
After narrowly missing out on the World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title to Toyota, Hyundai has changed its strategy for 2025 by employing a full-time third car driver it hopes can deliver the prize. Adrien Fourmaux is the driver tasked with the honour of piloting a third factory Hyundai i20 N Rally1 in next season’s […]