Hyundai already facing its destiny after a Monte Carlo Rally to forget

At Monte Carlo, Hyundai made a strong impression with performances below expectations. Neither Adrien Fourmaux nor Thierry Neuville ever challenged the Toyotas. Are there any reasons for optimism ahead of the next round in Sweden?

Published 06/02/2026 à 08:00

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Hyundai already facing its destiny after a Monte Carlo Rally to forget

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"We are going to win the championship in 2026, and that's what we need to work towards." Andrew Wheatley, the main team of Hyundai Motorsport in rally, announced the intentions at the end of the previous season. However, it's not with a 24-point deficit on Toyota At the end of the first weekend of competition, Hyundai was eager to launch its campaign. Having delivered worrying performances in the season opener, Adrien fourmaux et Thierry Neuville finished light years behind the Toyotas (nearly six minutes behind Oliver Solberg for the French driver, plus

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