The Latest Breaking News from Abiteboul

Hyundai explains Tanak’s “be safe, not push it” WRC Sardinia call

Tanak was embroiled in an intense fight for the rally lead with Toyota’s Ogier across Saturday’s rough gravel stages.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2024

Hyundai’s plan to help Tanak unlock potential from WRC car

Tanak has struggled to adjust to the i20 N Rally1 following his return to the Korean manufacturer this season but showed signs he’s made a stride forward by challenging for victory in Portugal earlier this month.

Autosport · May 21, 2024

WRC's 2025 rule change will create “pretty crap” car - Hyundai's Abiteboul

Abiteboul made the claims after his Hyundai team conducted computer simulations of the 2025 rules to see how removing hybrid, and modifications and air restrictor will affect the current Rally1 car.

Autosport · May 16, 2024

Three drivers could share third 2024 WRC Hyundai, says Abiteboul

The Korean marque announced on the eve of this weekend’s season finale in Japan that Esapekka Lappi will conduct a part-time programme, driving the team’s third factory i20N entry.

Motorsport · Nov 16, 2023

Abiteboul wants Hyundai to be the “Red Bull Racing of WRC”

The former Renault Formula 1 boss is in the process of transforming the Hyundai squad to turn the team into a title winning force.

Autosport · Nov 8, 2023

Hyundai expects challenge to manage Neuville and Tanak in WRC 2024

Hyundai has announced that 2019 world champion Tanak will rejoin the Korean squad for the 2024 campaign, which will see the Estonian reunite with five-time WRC title runner-up Neuville.

Motorsport · Oct 4, 2023

Hyundai looking at several drivers to create WRC talent pool

The team is currently searching for at least one driver to join its WRC ranks to share the third i20 N with Dani Sordo following the tragic loss of Craig Breen in a Rally Croatia testing accident in April.

Autosport · Jun 6, 2023

Abiteboul: More “energy" required for Hyundai to close on WRC rivals

Toyota has emerged as the current pacesetter in WRC having won four of the five events to date this season, while Hyundai is the only Rally1 team yet to score a victory this calendar year following M-Sport-Ford’s success in Sweden.

Autosport · May 25, 2023

Abiteboul: Croatia lead a “small sign of light” for Hyundai WRC team

The South Korean marque is running a reduced two car entry following the tragic death of its third driver Craig Breen in a testing accident in the lead up to the asphalt event.

Autosport · Apr 21, 2023

Abiteboul plots simulation expansion for Hyundai WRC team

The former Renault Formula 1 boss, who took over as team principal of the South Korean marque in January, revealed his initial key objectives for the team last month, including a refinement of the team’s structure, roles, communication and decision making.

Autosport · Mar 28, 2023