The sporting director of Hyundai Motorsport, Andrew Wheatley, says that the team remains focused on delivering performance upgrades in 2026 while working with the FIA and WRC stakeholders to understand the impact of the new regulations.
Hyundai Motorsport's future in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) beyond the end of the current regulations remains uncertain, with the manufacturer yet to commit to the championship's new era beginning in 2027.
The FIA has already unveiled the framework for the next generation of WRC technical regulations, which are intended to reduce costs, increase technical flexibility and attract new manufacturers to the series. However, despite the governing body's efforts to shape a more sustainable future for the championship, Hyundai has not confirmed whether it will continue its factory programme under the new rules.
Senior Hyundai Motorsport representatives have repeatedly stated that no final decision has been made regarding the team's participation from 2027 onwards. The uncertainty comes as the company evaluates its long-term motorsport strategy amid changing priorities across the automotive industry.
Hyundai has been one of the WRC's leading manufacturers since returning to the championship in 2014, winning multiple manufacturers' titles and playing a key role in the series' modern era. Its potential departure would represent a significant loss for the championship, particularly as the FIA seeks to attract additional manufacturers under the new regulations.
For now, the Korean manufacturer remains fully committed to its current WRC programme, but its plans beyond 2026 have yet to be announced, leaving its presence on the 2027 grid an open question.
"We have taken good note of the technical decisions approved by the mid-season FIA World Motor Sport Council", Wheatley said.
"Our priority remains to finish the current WRC season strongly, including introducing the final upgrades to our Rally1 car, while also completing the performance package for our Hyundai i20 N Rally2, which we have been working on since the beginning of the season to further improve the competitiveness of the car for our customers around the world.
"We now look forward to working closely with all stakeholders, including the new Promoter, to understand how these technical changes will be reflected in the Sporting Regulations".
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