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Can Hyundai challenge Toyota in WRC 2026?

Extensive work addressing the weaknesses of its World Rally Championship challenger has left Hyundai confident it can offer a stronger challenge to Toyota in 2026

Motorsport · Jan 19

Ott Tanak opens up on decision to leave WRC

This weekend’s Rally Saudi Arabia will mark Tanak’s final WRC event before taking a sabbatical next year

Motorsport · Nov 26, 2025

Why Tanak will take WRC sabbatical in 2026

This weekend’s Rally Saudi Arabia will mark Tanak’s final WRC event before taking a sabbatical next year

Autosport · Nov 26, 2025

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Hyundai was working on WRC driver line-up “Plan B” before Tanak exit

Ott Tanak’s decision to step down from full-time rallying means Hyundai will have a changed driver line-up for 2026

Autosport · Nov 9, 2025

Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC driver line-up

Ott Tanak’s decision to step down from full-time rallying means Hyundai will have a changed driver line-up for 2026

Motorsport · Nov 9, 2025

Ott Tanak tight-lipped on WRC future as speculation mounts

Hyundai is still involved in negotiations to secure its World Rally Championship driver line-up for 2026

Motorsport · Nov 6, 2025

Tanak tight-lipped on Hyundai future as WRC speculation mounts

Hyundai is still involved in negotiations to secure its World Rally Championship driver line-up for 2026

Autosport · Nov 6, 2025

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Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources

The Korean brand has created new roles across engineering and operations to oversee its growing motorsport portfolio

Motorsport · Nov 4, 2025

Hyundai reveals key signings to bolster resources for WEC and WRC

The Korean brand has created new roles to oversee its growing motorsport portfolio

Autosport · Nov 4, 2025

Oliver Solberg “dreams” of full-time WRC seat amid Kalle Rovanpera exit

The newly crowned WRC2 champion has been tipped as the favourite to replace Kalle Rovanpera at Toyota when he exits the Japanese team in search of single-seater success

Motorsport · Oct 16, 2025

Solberg responds to Rovanpera successor speculation in WRC

The newly crowned WRC2 champion has been tipped as the favourite to replace the outgoing Kalle Rovanpera at Toyota in the 2026 World Rally Championship

Autosport · Oct 16, 2025

Hyundai adds experience to WRC squad with new sporting director

Former FIA rally boss joins the Korean marque in newly created role

Autosport · Oct 14, 2025

Hyundai hires former FIA rally boss in new WRC role

Former FIA rally boss joins the Korean marque in newly created role

Motorsport · Oct 14, 2025

Latest FIA departure as road sport director Andrew Wheatley leaves position

Wheatley will be replaced by Emilia Abel as junior road sport director and supported by Dieter Rencken, who moves across from his Formula 1 role into an executive advisor role, and both will report to FIA general manager Alberto Villarreal.

Motorsport · Dec 5, 2024

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Autosport · Nov 28, 2024

WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and component cost cap

The 2027 World Rally Championship regulations are likely to offer manufacturers a range of powertrain options and cars that will be significantly cheaper through a cost cap on components.

Autosport · Nov 23, 2024

Investigation under way into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan has begun, an incident the FIA has described as "a very serious issue".

Motorsport · Nov 23, 2024

Investigation underway into "very serious" WRC Rally Japan safety breach

An investigation into how an unauthorised vehicle entered a live World Rally Championship stage at Rally Japan is underway, an incident which the FIA has described as "a very serious issue."

Autosport · Sep 10, 2024

New WRC hybrid unit measures could raise costs for teams

An enforcement of hybrid unit safety measures effective from last weekend’s Acropolis Rally could increase costs for World Rally Championship teams moving forward.

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Autosport · Sep 9, 2024

New WRC points proposals under review for 2025

The radical World Rally Championship points system introduced this season that has divided opinion is being reviewed and could undergo a change next year.

Jamaican Government Urges Preparedness As Hurricane Beryl Approaches

Jamaican government issues warning as Hurricane Beryl approaches, urging citizens to prepare and stay safe.

Motorsport · Jun 13, 2024

How the FIA's U-turn delivered a much needed "rocket" for the WRC

During this period the WRC has gone full circle. There was a concept to abandon the hybrid-powered Rally1 cars entirely and install Rally2 as the top tier. There was the idea of creating a Rally2 plus category by downgrading Rally1 cars and upgrading current Rally2 cars. But on balance stability…

Autosport · Jun 13, 2024

How the FIA’s U-turn delivered a much needed “rocket” for the WRC

Autosport · Jun 10, 2024

WRC future regulations set to be defined after months of debate

The WRC has been working towards Tuesday's World Motor Sport Council meeting, where several questions are expected to be answered.

Autosport · Apr 21, 2024

Evans: New points system offered “zero reward” from “mega” WRC battle

The Toyota driver has been among the most critical of the new points system and again brought the subject back into question after finishing second behind team-mate Sebastien Ogier.

Motorsport · Feb 26, 2024

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA on WRC future

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the future direction of the WRC with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars…

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