Cyril Abiteboul on Hyundai's future in the WRC: "The 'too late' sign is behind us"

Where are you at regarding your reflection on your presence in WRC en 2026 ?

Even though it may seem strange, we are not focusing too much on 2026, but rather on 2027. If we can have confidence in the future of the championship and our future in it, there will be no debate about 2026. If we are certain of committing to 2027, it will follow that we will be there next year. I have already spoken on the subject, but among the manufacturers, several of us share concerns about what is proposed by the FIA ​​for 2027. It is not because I have these types of questions that I am focusing on 2026. I prefer to continue to focus on the medium and long term. We still have a little time before we are absolutely obliged to decide on 2026, but I want to use it to possibly find solutions that reinforce our program. rally for the future.

So you still haven't decided anything for 2027?

As things stand, we are not developing