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Hyundai’s Shocking Retirement of Adrien Fourmaux Turns WRC Championship Battle Upside Down!

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
September 1, 2025
in Motorsports, WRC
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Hyundai’s Shocking Retirement of Adrien Fourmaux Turns WRC Championship Battle Upside Down!

Adrien Fourmaux (FRA) Alexandre Coria (FRA) Of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team are seen performing during the World Rally Championship Paraguay in Encarnacion, Paraguay on 31,August, 2025 // Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202508310448 // Usage for editorial use only //

Hyundai’s Shocking Withdrawal: Adrien Fourmaux’s Heartbreak at Rally Paraguay Reshapes WRC Championship

In a jaw-dropping twist that left fans and competitors reeling, Hyundai has made the controversial decision to retire Adrien Fourmaux from the Rally Paraguay, sending shockwaves through the World Rally Championship (WRC) standings. This unexpected move came after Fourmaux, who was poised for a podium finish, slipped from second to fourth place in the nail-biting final moments of the rally due to torrential rain that wreaked havoc on the track conditions.

Fourmaux, alongside the rally’s eventual victor, Sébastien Ogier, faced treacherous weather during the Power Stage, which ultimately cost him dearly. The young driver, who had battled valiantly to hold onto his second position, lost out on the coveted podium by a mere 1.3 seconds after the rain turned the stage into a slippery nightmare. The decision to retire his car was reportedly a strategic move by Hyundai, allowing them to optimize their setup for the upcoming Rally Chile, which is classified as a linked event with Paraguay.

Under the technical regulations, the transmission components of the car must remain sealed between these linked rallies. By retiring Fourmaux’s vehicle, Hyundai sidestepped the risk of incurring a five-minute penalty for breaking seals without proper authorization from the FIA Technical Delegate. This tactical maneuver could prove pivotal as the championship race intensifies.

The ramifications of Fourmaux’s retirement are monumental, shaking up the leaderboard in a way that could alter the course of the championship. Title contender Ott Tanak has now ascended to fourth place, while Toyota’s Kalle Rovanperä has crept closer to the top, moving to fifth and reducing the gap to just seven points behind leader Elfyn Evans. Sébastien Ogier, despite his victory, finds himself in third place but still trailing by a significant nine points. Tanak, meanwhile, is just 18 points adrift of Evans, setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle in the weeks ahead.

Reflecting on his distressing experience, Fourmaux expressed his disappointment, stating, “I’m just really disappointed with the result in the end. We were in second position for nearly all the rally and were leading the rally on Friday.” He recounted the struggles he faced, including a puncture and difficulties with the car stalling at critical moments, which ultimately hampered his performance. “I pushed hard in the Power Stage to not be losing too much,” he lamented, acknowledging the fierce competition and challenging conditions.

As the dust settles on Rally Paraguay, the stakes have never been higher. With the WRC championship race tightening and tensions rising, fans will be eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this gripping saga. Will Hyundai’s strategic gamble pay off in Rally Chile, or will the fallout from Fourmaux’s retirement haunt them as the championship unfolds? One thing is for sure: the drama of the WRC has reached a fever pitch, and the excitement is just beginning.

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