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Adrien Fourmaux Declares Equal Status in Hyundai’s 2025 WRC Dream Team

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
December 12, 2024
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Adrien Fourmaux Declares Equal Status in Hyundai’s 2025 WRC Dream Team

Adrien Fourmaux has set the stage for a bold new chapter in his World Rally Championship (WRC) career by asserting that he will begin the 2025 season with equal status to Hyundai’s heavyweight duo, reigning world champions Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak. The Frenchman’s move to Hyundai from M-Sport signifies not just a step up in machinery but a commitment to fighting for wins and titles on his own terms.


“Hyundai’s Historic Three-Driver Line-Up”

For the first time in its WRC history, Hyundai will field three full-time drivers across its roster, breaking from its traditional rotating-driver policy. While the team has experimented with multi-driver strategies in the past—most notably in 2016 and during its 2019 and 2020 manufacturers’ championship campaigns—2025 marks a significant shift in approach.

Team principal Cyril Abiteboul hinted at this evolution in 2024, emphasizing a support role for part-time drivers like Esapekka Lappi. However, Fourmaux made it clear that parity with Neuville and Tänak was a non-negotiable part of his Hyundai contract.

“That was one of the conditions I asked Hyundai,” Fourmaux revealed. “To give me the chance to be equal with the two of them. At the start of the year, there’s no reason to have a strategy—everyone should start the same.”


“From M-Sport to Hyundai: Fourmaux’s Quest for Glory”

After a season with M-Sport that saw Fourmaux consistently deliver strong results, the Frenchman is hungry for a car that can match his ambitions. He hopes Hyundai’s competitive package will give him a real shot at fighting for rally wins and, ultimately, a championship.

“My aim is just to do my job like this year, enjoy the driving, and score good points for the drivers’ championship,” Fourmaux said. “This will also bring good points for the manufacturer. It’s the same goal as this year, but with a better opportunity.”


“Hyundai’s Strategy: The Fourth Car Question”

While Hyundai has officially confirmed Neuville, Tänak, and Fourmaux as its primary drivers, the team has hinted at the possibility of a fourth car for select events in 2025. This could allow the team to take advantage of road order dynamics, particularly in a season where Toyota’s Sébastien Ogier is expected to run a part-time schedule.

However, Fourmaux dismissed the idea that his position in the team could be compromised by such a strategy. “I don’t see why they should remove me to score points,” he said confidently. “At the end of this year, I scored more points than their third drivers. Maybe they can ask Ott! Or Thierry? Depends where you are.”


“A New Era for Hyundai and WRC”

Fourmaux’s move to Hyundai signals a shift in the WRC landscape. By committing to three full-time drivers, Hyundai is taking a direct aim at manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships with an unprecedented level of consistency and firepower. For Fourmaux, the 2025 season represents the culmination of years of hard work and a chance to establish himself among the sport’s elite.

As the WRC grid prepares for the 2025 campaign, Hyundai’s equal-opportunity approach with Neuville, Tänak, and Fourmaux promises a thrilling battle for supremacy. With Toyota retaining its strategic edge through Ogier’s part-time appearances and Hyundai exploring new tactical options, the upcoming season could redefine the competitive dynamics of the sport.

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