Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his WRC Acropolis Rally win
Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage. Tanak had dominated a demanding Acropolis Rally having driven his Hyundai to nine stage wins to open up a 48.8s margin over Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier ahead of the 17th […]
Here’s how Hyundai’s driver cooling system will combat the WRC Acropolis Rally heat
Hyundai will debut a new driver cooling system to help combat the searing heat at this weekend’s Acropolis Rally Greece, as cockpit temperatures are predicted to reach almost 70 degrees centigrade. The World Rally Championship’s annual visit to Greece is often regarded as one of the toughest events on the calendar due to its punishing […]
Adrien Fourmaux explains drama that cost him shot at Rally Sardinia win
Adrien Fourmaux has explained the issue that took him out of the World Rally Championship victory battle for the second event in a row, remaining confident about his fortunes. Fourmaux had been locked in an intense fight for the rally lead with Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier at Rally Italy Sardinia that had seen the Hyundai driver lead […]
Hyundai “hopeful” of 2026 WRC entry, but questions remain for 2027
Hyundai has given its clearest indication yet that it is gearing up to continue in the World Rally Championship until at least the end of 2026. There have been question marks surrounding its short-term and long-term future in rallying’s top tier that first surfaced last year when it confirmed plans to embark on a programme […]
The big talking points ahead of WRC Rally Sardinia
Sardinia is regarded as one of the roughest rallies on the World Rally Championship calendar, and is often a critical round as the title race edges towards the halfway mark. Heading into the rally, Toyota’s Elfyn Evans continues to lead the standings, albeit his advantage has been cut to 30 points over team-mate Kalle Rovanpera, […]
Fourth WRC Hyundai car «still a chance» for 2025, says Abiteboul
Hyundai returned to form in Portugal but it will postpone any decision to run a fourth car until it is happy with its upgraded World Rally Championship challenger’s performance. The South Korean marque bounced back from its crushing Canary Islands defeat last month by taking the fight to Toyota in Portugal last weekend. Hyundai appeared […]
Sudden failure forces Adrien Fourmaux out of Rally Portugal victory fight
Adrien Fourmaux exited the Rally Portugal victory battle in unfortunate circumstances, which has helped relieve the pressure on Hyundai World Rally Championship team-mate and rally leader Ott Tanak. After struggling at Rally Islas Canarias last month, Hyundai bounced back on Portugal’s tricky gravel stages on Friday morning with Tanak and Fourmaux locked in the fight […]
Hyundai offers update on its WRC future dilemma
Hyundai boss Cyril Abiteboul remains optimistic that the brand could continue in the World Rally Championship next year — but has outlined the factors currently preventing it from committing to 2027. The Korean marque’s future involvement in the WRC remains a hot topic with the car maker, which will join the World Endurance Championship in 2026 […]
Four big questions as WRC begins its gravel season in Portugal
The World Rally Championship heads into a crucial part of the title race, with this weekend’s Rally Portugal beginning a run of seven consecutive gravel rallies. Toyota’s Elfyn Evans holds a 43-point lead over team-mate Kalle Rovanpera, with Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville third 50 points adrift, heading into round five, but the next run of gravel […]