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Hyundai Motor Secures Simultaneous Wins at WRC Portugal Rally and TCR World Tour Round 1 / Photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor achieved simultaneous victories at the WRC Round 6 Portugal Rally, held from May 7 to 10, 2026, and the 2026 TCR World Tour Italian opener.
For the WRC Portugal Rally, the Hyundai World Rally Team entered three drivers—Thierry Neuville, Adrien Fourmaux, and Dani Sordo—in the ‘i20 N Rally1’ Gyeongju car. Thierry Neuville reclaimed first place in the final stages of the race, leveraging his extensive experience across various courses, to secure his first win of the season and his 23rd career victory. Adrien Fourmaux, who also competed, finished fourth, while Dani Sordo placed eighth. Simultaneously, the 2026 TCR World Tour Round 1 in Italy deployed the ‘New Elantra N TCR’ Gyeongju car.
Hyundai Motor Secures Simultaneous Wins at WRC Portugal Rally and TCR World Tour Round 1 / Photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group
Norbert Michelisz of the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse team took first place in the first final race held on the 9th. Mikel Azcona finished second in the first final race and also secured second place in the second final race held on the 10th, achieving three podium finishes in the season opener. Norbert Michelisz accumulated a total of 40 points, combining 10 points from qualifying and 30 points from the final race. Mikel Azcona earned a total of 65 points, adding 15 points from qualifying and 50 points from the combined final races.
The BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse team started the season in first place in the team standings, recording a total of 111 points thanks to the performances of its drivers. Hyundai Motor stated that it achieved these simultaneous victories by focusing on improving the Gyeongju car based on past experience and data. Upcoming events include the WRC Round 7 in Japan from May 28 to 31, and the TCR World Tour Round 2 in Valencia, Spain, from June 12 to 14.
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