Hyundai’s future in the World Rally Championship could take a different shape from 2027, with the manufacturer reportedly considering a move away from a full factory operation.
According to Belgian magazine Auto Trends, Hyundai is not planning to develop a new WRC27 for the 2027 season. Instead, the Korean manufacturer could remain involved in the championship through a number of privately run teams.
The projects would be based around the next-generation i20 N Rally2, which is currently being developed and is expected to receive homologation by December 31, 2026.
BRC Racing Team is reportedly in line to run one of the programmes, while a second project could be awarded through a tender involving four teams. Among them is BMA, the Belgian outfit led by Bernard Munster.
Despite the teams being privately operated, Hyundai would reportedly retain a significant level of involvement. The manufacturer could supply engineers, technical personnel and parts, while also potentially placing contracted drivers within the programmes.
Thierry Neuville is understood to be one of the names being considered, although no decision has been made. The possible introduction of a Rally2-WRC Kit is also still being evaluated.
Such a structure would effectively allow Hyundai to remain active in the WRC without maintaining a conventional factory team, marking a significant change in its approach to the championship from 2027 onwards.
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