WRC teams pushing FIA to keep current Rally1 rules for 2025
Multiple sources have confirmed to Motorsport.com that Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport have collectively written a letter to the FIA expressing a need for the current Rally1 technical rules to see out the original window from 2022 to the end of 2026. In February, the FIA’s working group revealed its vision for the future of top-level […]
FIA’s 2025 WRC rules timeline too tight for Hyundai to do a “good job”
The Hyundai boss had remained largely silent following the FIA’s reveal of a raft of proposals to improve the WRC in February. However, the former Renault Formula 1 boss has now shared his frustrations over the proposals, which have already forced the team to scrap its investment into planned 2025 developments for its i20N Rally1 […]
Tanak has «bigger things to worry about» than WRC points deficit
The Hyundai driver was tipped among the title contenders this year, but his championship push is yet to ignite, with the Estonian without a podium after three rounds. Tanak finished fourth overall in January’s Monte Carlo opener after a costly mistake on Friday and then crashed out of the following round in Sweden, where he […]
Neuville frustrated as WRC Safari Rally hoodoo continues
The WRC points leader climbed to second position across Saturday morning, benefitting from punctures delaying his Toyota rivals Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta. However, Thierry Neuville’s bid for a podium was dashed when his i20 N struggled for power, and he was forced to stop on several occasions before ending the stage in EV mode. […]
Neuville reveals “MacGyver” style WRC Safari Rally car repair
The WRC points leader suffered a right-rear puncture towards the end of stage three after clipping some loose rocks at the side of the road. Neuville pressed on in the hope not to drop too much time, before his tyre exploded in sight of the finish. The Belgian reached the stage end losing 19.9s but the […]
Neuville hopeful Hyundai has addressed WRC Kenya reliability woes
The Safari Rally, which hosts the third round of the WRC season this week, is renowned as a car-breaker thanks to its unique blend of rough terrain and changeable weather. It has proven to be a bogey event for Hyundai since the event returned to the calendar in 2021, with its only podium finish to […]
Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
The Hyundai driver has moved to clarify his future after comments made in an interview with AutoHebdo this week suggested this season could be his last. The championship leader is in the final year of his contract with Hyundai and is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. Neuville has previously told […]