The future trajectories of Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux in the World Rally Championship (WRC) are currently uncertain, pending a decision from Hyundai regarding their plans for 2027. The Korean company has not yet confirmed its continuation in the competition after the current season.
Hyundai has ruled out the construction of a new Rally1 vehicle in accordance with the new technical regulations for 2027. This leaves as the only option for continuing in the competition their Rally2 car, which will be permitted to compete alongside the new WRC27 vehicles in the higher category.
Neuville and Fourmaux have been actively involved in the development and improvement of the Rally2 car this year, hoping that Hyundai’s management gives the green light for continued competition in 2027. However, the brand has not yet committed to the newly announced Rally2 upgrade kit by the FIA, arguing that it needs more information.
Andrew Wheatley, Hyundai’s motorsport director, stated that the primary objective is to focus on 2026, with a secondary focus on the testing program for the new Rally2 car, which is expected to be intense during the third quarter of the year.
After finishing in fourth position at the latest Rally in Estonia, Neuville expressed his concern for the future, pointing out that there have been no official statements from the brand so far. However, he assured that he is far from ending his career in the rally world.
For his part, Fourmaux recently managed to reach the podium at the Rally in Estonia, surpassing Neuville in an intense competition. When asked about his future in the WRC, he acknowledged that he does not know what the next year holds for him, but is willing to do whatever it takes to stay in competition.
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