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Hyundai decides WRC future amid driver uncertainty
Hyundai Motor Company is currently deciding its future in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Team principal Cyril Abiteboul is meeting with senior company officials in Seoul to evaluate three potential paths: continuing as a factory constructor using the i20 N Rally2, transitioning to a privateer team model, or withdrawing from the championship entirely.
While Hyundai has not developed a vehicle specifically for the upcoming 2027 regulations, sporting director Andrew Wheatley confirmed the team is working on an evolution of the i20 N Rally2, which is expected to be homologated by the end of this year.
The uncertainty has caused concern for driver Adrien Fourmaux, who stated he currently has no confirmed seat for 2027. Fourmaux noted that while a move to a privateer structure is a possibility, he remains focused on competing in the top-tier Rally1 class and expressed doubt regarding a potential move to Toyota due to their established driver roster.
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Adrien Fourmaux · Cyril Abiteboul · Hyundai Motor Company · Toyota · World Rally Championship
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai is considering three options: maintaining factory status with an i20 N Rally2, retaining a private team, or withdrawing from the WRC. dirtfish.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai is developing an evolution of the i20 N Rally2 to be homologated by December 31. dirtfish.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fourmaux believes a move to Toyota is unlikely due to their existing driver lineup. www.rallye-magazin.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adrien Fourmaux currently has no confirmed driving program for the 2027 season. www.rallit.fi · www.rallye-magazin.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hyundai Motor Company is currently evaluating its future in the World Rally Championship. dirtfish.com