Ott Tanak to quit WRC – at least for now
Ott Tanak will quit the World Rally Championship following the conclusion of the 2025 season, though he’s not ruling out competitive outings in the future. The 38-year-old made the decision “as he chooses to dedicate more of his time to his family, business and life beyond rallying”, a Hyundai Motorsport press release reads. “After many […]
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC driver line-up
Hyundai had already been working on a “Plan B” for its 2026 World Rally Championship driver line-up should it lose Ott Tanak from its team. Tanak today announced plans to take a break from full-time rallying and leave the Korean brand following the Saudi Arabia season finale later this month. The 38-year-old stated that he […]
Ott Tanak tight-lipped on WRC future as speculation mounts
Ott Tanak says he “more or less” knows his plans for 2026 as speculation continues to mount around the Hyundai driver’s future in the World Rally Championship. The 2019 world champion has emerged as a key player in this year’s silly season, with the Estonian yet to reveal his plans for 2026. Another season at […]
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its resources by adding two valuable members of staff, which will oversee programmes in the World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship. The Korean marque has created two new roles within its organisation in the form of Operations Director and Head of Engineering, which will be filled by the experienced Sebastien […]
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its resources by adding two valuable members of staff, which will oversee programmes in the World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship. The Korean marque has created two new roles within its organisation in the form of Operations Director and Head of Engineering, which will be filled by the experienced Sebastien […]
Hyundai only has one option for WRC 2027, here’s how it could play out
Hyundai’s only option to continue its participation in the World Rally Championship in 2027 will be to field an upgraded Rally2 car, according to team principal Cyril Abiteboul. The Korean marque’s future in the WRC beyond the end of the season has been unclear as it continues to weigh up its options regarding its factory […]
Stage 15 cancelled as Thierry Neuville crashes into bridge
Reigning world rally champion Thierry Neuville has retired from the Central European Rally after a crash with a bridge forced officials to cancel stage 15. Neuville had started Sunday’s leg sitting in seventh position, but just four kilometres into the 12.37km Beyond Borders stage, the Hyundai driver hit trouble. Neuville’s i20 N slid wide entering […]
Thierry Neuville thankful for WRC safety protocols after nasty Central Europe crash
Thierry Neuville paid tribute to the World Rally Championship’s safety protocols that “saved” himself and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe from injury after a violent crash at the Central European Rally. The reigning world champion crew were transferred to hospital for precautionary checks after a nasty crash into a bridge that was protected by a hay bale. […]
Hyundai hires former FIA rally boss in new WRC role
Hyundai Motorsport has appointed former FIA Road Sport Director Andrew Wheatley as its World Rally Championship sporting director with immediate effect. Wheatley will take up a newly created role within the Korean marque’s WRC operation for the remainder of this season and next, reporting to Hyundai president and team principal Cyril Abiteboul. Read Also: “Wheatley […]