Cyril Abiteboul: “Including Thierry and Martijn’s names in the WRC list of achievements is super important”

For his second season at the head of the South Korean manufacturer's Competition department, the French manager was able to put the battle plan back in order and bring back the first Drivers' title in Hyundai's history.

Published on 26/11/2024 à 11:00

Loïc ROCCI

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Cyril Abiteboul: “Including Thierry and Martijn’s names in the WRC list of achievements is super important”

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How do you feel after this weekend?

It's been strange. We've had to deal with a lot. This season has been lively before, but this rally didn't go out of style, quite the contrary. We came close to winning all the titles, and when you fall so short, there's bound to be resentment. I feel bad about reacting like that when we should

Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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Collasb

26/11/2024 at 04:09 a.m.

In TOYOTA land, the Hyundai team could, on Sunday morning, win the Japan rally, winning the constructors' and drivers' championship.

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thomé

26/11/2024 at 11:12 a.m.

Mr. Abiteboul made a serious management error in Japan by not being able to calm down Tanak who had almost 40 seconds left at the start of the last day.

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