Hello rally fans!
Just the other day I was complaining how there’s nothing new happening & interesting happening in the rally world but today Hyundai Motorsport has revealed their driver lineup for the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC). It is a BIG change that had all the fans excited and commenting on it for a few months now.
If you’re wondering what’s the big deal; it’s signing Adrien Fourmaux, who is making the leap from M-Sport Ford to Hyundai. What a fresh start for Adrien with a top-tier manufacturer. This only proves Hyundai’s strategy of blending experience with emerging talent.
Fourmaux’s departure from M-Sport marks another big moment in his career. He’s been in M-Sport (different categories ofc) since 2017. Making his first steps in WRC2 from 2019-2020. He hopped into the WRC1 in 2021, taking a full time seat in 2022. He took a short break to finish his studies (he studied to be a doctor). He ended his 2024 with 5 WRC podiums and 2025 will surely be his year again.
The rest of Hyundai’s 2025 roster remains strong like the past years, with Thierry Neuville (2024 World Champion), supported by Ott Tanak.
I guess we’re not seeing Mikkelsen :(..
M-Sport, while acknowledging the loss of Fourmaux, has responded graciously as always, wishing him success. Fourmaux’s departure opens the door for M-Sport to potentially bring in a fresh face (Martinš Sesks👀👀). But considering you have to pay for your seat there every possibility is there.
Now.. do I think this a good idea for Adrien? Both yes and no.
A big yes if Hyundai stays in the WRC in the following years, it could be a great move both for them and Adrien. But if they leave, a one year contract seems ridiculous. I think they already mind up their mind and Adrien is a smart guy. It’s all a game of numbers and good decisions🤝🏻
Good luck to Adrien and I hope to see him hit our roads again soon :)!
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*You’ll see another post from me today since it’s connected to Craig Breen, my all time favorite driver that unfortunately passed away.
