Hyundai aims for podiums at WRC Finland after testing success
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Hyundai aims to challenge for podium finishes in Finland this week during the World Rally Championship. The team's confidence follows extensive testing of the Hyundai i20 Rally1 car on fast gravel roads, which are crucial for performance in rally conditions. Finland, hosting the next round, has been Hyundai's test base since 2022. The focus on speed on gravel rallies comes amid previous doubts regarding the car's competitiveness on such surfaces. The upcoming stages in Finland will test the effectiveness of their preparations.
- •Hyundai prepares for WRC rounds in Finland starting this week.
- •Extensive testing emphasized performance on fast gravel roads.
- •Finland has served as Hyundai's permanent test base since 2022.
- •Previous doubts about Hyundai's speed have influenced preparations.
- 8:40 AMAutosport — The litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
- 8:39 AMMotorsport.com — The litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — The litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
"There had been doubts over its speed on fast gravel rallies, but Hyundai Motorsport is confident it can challenge for podiums in Finland this week and at the remaining World Rally Championship rounds. Fast gravel roads is where the Hyundai i20 Rally1 car has spent a fair chunk of its testing and development, with Finland the location of Hyundai's permanent test base since 2022. However, this ...Keep reading
"There had been doubts over its speed on fast gravel rallies, but Hyundai is confident it can challenge for podiums in Finland this week and at the remaining World Rally Championship rounds. Fast gravel roads is where the Hyundai i20 Rally1 car has spent a fair chunk of its testing and development, with Finland the location of Hyundai's permanent test base since 2022. However, this year the ...Keep reading
"Could Hyundai be set for a strong end to a turbulent 2026 WRC campaign?
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External links- AutosportJul 29, 2026, 8:40 AMThe litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
There had been doubts over its speed on fast gravel rallies, but Hyundai is confident it can challenge for podiums in Finland this week and at the remaining World Rally Championship rounds. Fast gravel roads is where the Hyundai i20 Rally1 car has spent a fair chunk of its testing and development, with Finland the location of Hyundai's permanent test base since 2022. However, this year the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 29, 2026, 8:39 AMThe litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
There had been doubts over its speed on fast gravel rallies, but Hyundai Motorsport is confident it can challenge for podiums in Finland this week and at the remaining World Rally Championship rounds. Fast gravel roads is where the Hyundai i20 Rally1 car has spent a fair chunk of its testing and development, with Finland the location of Hyundai's permanent test base since 2022. However, this ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:39 AMThe litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC season run-in
Could Hyundai be set for a strong end to a turbulent 2026 WRC campaign?
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