Thierry Neuville considers scaling back WRC commitments with Hyundai
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Thierry Neuville expresses optimism regarding World Rally Championship opportunities with Hyundai in the upcoming year. He aims to reduce his participation amid the championship's transition to new technical regulations. Neuville views this shift as an opportune moment for scaling back his WRC efforts, as uncertainties continue to surround Hyundai’s future plans in the league.
- •Neuville hopes for WRC opportunities with Hyundai next year.
- •He plans to scale back his WRC commitments.
- •New technical regulations are set to be introduced.
- •Uncertainty surrounds Hyundai's plans in the championship.
- 1:11 PMAutosport — Neuville assessing his future options with WRC 2027 drive unconfirmed
- 12:57 PMMotorsport.com — What does the future hold for Thierry Neuville and Hyundai in WRC?
"Thierry Neuville remains hopeful there will be World Rally Championship opportunities to compete with Hyundai next year, but is keen to scale back his commitments. The 2024 world champion feels next year would be the ideal moment to scale back his WRC efforts as the championship prepares to make the transition to new technical regulations. This coincides with uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s ...Keep reading
"Thierry Neuville remains hopeful there will be World Rally Championship opportunities to compete with Hyundai in 2027 - but is keen to scale back his commitments. The 2024 world champion feels next year would be the ideal moment to do just that as the championship prepares to make the transition to new technical regulations. This coincides with uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s commitment ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportOct 6, 2026, 1:11 PMNeuville assessing his future options with WRC 2027 drive unconfirmed
Thierry Neuville remains hopeful there will be World Rally Championship opportunities to compete with Hyundai in 2027 - but is keen to scale back his commitments. The 2024 world champion feels next year would be the ideal moment to do just that as the championship prepares to make the transition to new technical regulations. This coincides with uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s commitment ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 6, 2026, 12:57 PMWhat does the future hold for Thierry Neuville and Hyundai in WRC?
Thierry Neuville remains hopeful there will be World Rally Championship opportunities to compete with Hyundai next year, but is keen to scale back his commitments. The 2024 world champion feels next year would be the ideal moment to scale back his WRC efforts as the championship prepares to make the transition to new technical regulations. This coincides with uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s ...Keep reading
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