Hyundai Eyes Rally Portugal as Turning Point in WRC Season

Hyundai arrives at Rally Portugal, the World Rally Championship’s first pure gravel event of the season, with hopes of reversing a difficult start to 2024. The team has grappled with extracting competitive pace from its i20 N Rally1, hindered by a narrow operating window that has limited performance.

This season’s struggles have coincided with significant progress from rival Toyota, placing Hyundai on the back foot as the championship progresses. Rally Portugal represents a critical opportunity for Hyundai to recalibrate and demonstrate the potential of its package on gravel.

With the 2026 campaign in mind, Hyundai views this event as a pivotal moment to ignite momentum and refine its approach. Success here could lay the groundwork for a stronger championship challenge moving forward.