Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe seal FIA WRC titles in thrilling finale
Hyundai Motorsport has achieved its first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers' and co-drivers' titles with Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe winning at Rally Japan. The Belgian duo led the 2024 championship from the opening round, securing two wins, six podiums, and 49 stage victories throughout the season. Their success came after an impressive campaign that began with a win at Rallye Monte-Carlo and included consistent performances across various terrains. Despite a technical issue in Japan, they clinched the title when their closest competitors crashed on Sunday morning. This marks a historic achievement for Neuville after 11 seasons with Hyundai, during which he previously finished as vice-champion four times.
Hyundai Motorsport ha raggiunto i suoi primi titoli di piloti e co-piloti nel Campionato del Mondo Rally FIA (WRC) con Thierry Neuville e Martijn Wydaeghe che hanno vinto al Rally del Giappone. Il duo belga ha guidato il campionato 2024 sin dal primo round, assicurandosi due vittorie, sei podi e 49 vittorie di tappa durante la stagione. Il loro successo è arrivato dopo una campagna impressionante iniziata con una vittoria al Rallye Monte-Carlo e ha incluso prestazioni costanti su vari terreni. Nonostante un problema tecnico in Giappone, hanno conquistato il titolo quando i loro avversari più vicini sono usciti di pista domenica mattina. Questo segna un traguardo storico per Neuville dopo 11 stagioni con Hyundai, durante le quali ha precedentemente terminato come vice-campione quattro volte.
Hyundai Motorsport ha logrado sus primeros títulos de pilotos y cop pilotos en el Campeonato Mundial de Rally de la FIA (WRC) con Thierry Neuville y Martijn Wydaeghe ganando en el Rally de Japón. El dúo belga lideró el campeonato 2024 desde la primera ronda, asegurando dos victorias, seis podios y 49 victorias en etapas a lo largo de la temporada. Su éxito llegó tras una impresionante campaña que comenzó con una victoria en el Rallye de Montecarlo e incluyó actuaciones consistentes en varios terrenos. A pesar de un problema técnico en Japón, aseguraron el título cuando sus competidores más cercanos se accidentaron el domingo por la mañana. Esto marca un logro histórico para Neuville tras 11 temporadas con Hyundai, durante las cuales terminó como vicecampeón en cuatro ocasiones.
현대 모터스포츠는 Thierry Neuville과 Martijn Wydaeghe가 일본 랠리에서 우승하여 FIA 세계 랠리 챔피언십(WRC) 드라이버와 코드라이버 타이틀을 첫 번째로 달성했습니다. 벨기에 듀오는 2024 챔피언십을 첫 번째 라운드부터 이끌며, 두 번의 우승, 여섯 번의 포디움, 그리고 시즌 내내 49개의 스테이지 우승을 확보했습니다. 그들의 성공은 몬테카를로 랠리에서의 우승으로 시작된 인상적인 캠페인 이후에 이루어졌으며, 다양한 지형에서의 일관된 성과를 포함했습니다. 일본에서 기술적인 문제에도 불구하고, 일요일 아침 가장 가까운 경쟁자들이 사고가 나면서 타이틀을 획득했습니다. 이는 현대에서 11 시즌을 보낸 Neuville에게 역사적인 성과를 의미하며, 그는 이전에 네 번의 준우승을 차지한 경험이 있습니다.
Hyundai Motorsport a réalisé ses premiers titres de pilotes et de co-pilotes au Championnat du Monde des Rallyes FIA (WRC) avec Thierry Neuville et Martijn Wydaeghe remportant le Rallye du Japon. Le duo belge a mené le championnat 2024 depuis la première manche, obtenant deux victoires, six podiums et 49 victoires de spéciales tout au long de la saison. Leur succès a été le résultat d'une campagne impressionnante débutée par une victoire au Rallye de Monte-Carlo, incluant des performances constantes sur divers terrains. Malgré un problème technique au Japon, ils ont décroché le titre lorsque leurs plus proches concurrents ont eu un accident dimanche matin. Cela marque une réalisation historique pour Neuville après 11 saisons avec Hyundai, au cours desquelles il a été vice-champion à quatre reprises.
Hyundai Motorsport hat seine ersten FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Fahrer- und Beifahrertitel mit Thierry Neuville und Martijn Wydaeghe beim Rally Japan gewonnen. Das belgische Duo führte die Meisterschaft 2024 von der ersten Runde an und sicherte sich zwei Siege, sechs Podestplätze und 49 Etappensiege während der Saison. Ihr Erfolg kam nach einer beeindruckenden Kampagne, die mit einem Sieg beim Rallye Monte-Carlo begann und gleichmäßige Leistungen auf verschiedenen Terrains beinhaltete. Trotz eines technischen Problems in Japan sicherten sie sich den Titel, als ihre engsten Wettbewerber am Sonntagmorgen verunfallten. Dies ist ein historischer Erfolg für Neuville nach 11 Saisons bei Hyundai, in denen er zuvor viermal als Vize-Meister abschloss.
- First-ever WRC drivers' and co-drivers' championship titles for Hyundai Motorsport
- Strong season performance with 2 wins, 6 podiums, and 49 stage victories
- Consistent championship lead maintained throughout the entire 2024 season
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- Hyundai Motorsport is celebrating its first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers' and co-drivers' titles with Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe emerging victorious*
- The Belgians were crowned champions at Rally Japan, clinching the title on the first stage of Sunday morning
- The milestone achievement for Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team realises the goal set out at the start of the season to win the drivers' title for the first time in the team's history.
*subject to the official publication of the results by the FIA
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The Belgian Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team crew has led the 2024 championship standings since the opening round of the year, underscoring their consistent season in the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid in which they have scored two wins, six podiums and 49 stage victories.
Neuville and Wydaeghe made the perfect start to their championship-winning campaign with an emphatic win at Rallye Monte-Carlo, before making the most of the new FIA WRC scoring system in
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A second consecutive podium followed in
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It was no means plain sailing for the crew at the final event of the year. While starting Friday on an ideal note with a stage win, Neuville and Wydaeghe then suffered a technical issue that dropped them out of the points-scoring positions on Friday. An incredible comeback on Saturday vaulted them back up to seventh, and they began Sunday requiring just two points to keep Tänak and Järveoja at bay. In a bittersweet twist, the Estonians crashed on the first stage of the morning – confirming Neuville and Wydaeghe as champions.
For Neuville, his debut FIA WRC drivers' title is the culmination of 11 seasons with Hyundai Motorsport. The Belgian has been instrumental in the team's successes in FIA WRC, from the very first podium at Rally México and debut win at Rallye Deutschland in 2014, to the two manufacturers' titles in 2019 and 2020. Together, Hyundai Motorsport and Neuville have built a solid working relationship – one of the longest in the FIA WRC – that has seen him finish as vice-champion four times and claim 21 victories, 62 podiums and 380 stage wins.
Thierry Neuville said: "To be standing here as the 2024 FIA WRC drivers' champion is a dream come true. I have to start by thanking my team of 11 years: I couldn't have done this without you. We have finished runners-up many times, but we never gave up hope that our time would come. I would also like to congratulate and thank Martijn; it has been incredible four seasons together and we have built a strong partnership in the cock-pit. I hope this is the first of many for us. I am so honoured to bring home this first drivers' title for Hyundai Motorsport."
Martijn Wydaeghe said: "There are a lot of emotions at the moment, and we don't quite realise what we have done. This weekend we showed that our best strength is our mental resilience. Despite a setback on Friday, we kept believing in ourselves and the team. They got the car working again for us that we could be on the pace today. All season, we have had our own strategy and it really paid off – never giving up, focusing on a strong Sunday, and this made us world champions. Thank you to everyone at Hyundai Motorsport, both in the service park and back at Alzenau."
Hyundai Motorsport President and Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul said: "We started the season with one clear mission: to win the drivers' and co-drivers' championships. I'd like to say a huge congratulations to Thierry and Martijn on their phenomenal achievement in realising that target. Their unrelenting determination has been evident, and their first titles are well deserved. I would also like to extend my congratulations and gratitude to everyone in the team for their individual efforts in this latest success for Hyundai Motorsport. Finally, I'd like to say a word about Thierry on the realisation of his lifelong dream. It is the reward for years of dedication, resilience, and hard work to compete at the pinnacle of the sport. His attitude at the start of the weekend embodied his fantastic team spirit, and reflects the contribution he has made to Hyundai's success over the past 11 seasons. He wanted to do everything he could to help us in the manufacturers' championship, even while fighting for his own. He is a worthy champion."
Vice President Global Key Accounts and New Business Development at Shell Aysun Akik said: "We are thrilled to congratulate Thierry Neuville on winning the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship Drivers' title. Thierry's exceptional skill, determination, and unwavering commitment have led him to this outstanding achievement. His success is a testament to the hard work and synergy between him and the entire Hyundai Motorsport team. We are proud to have supported Thierry and the team throughout this incredible journey and look forward to celebrating many more victories together."
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