As the WRC heads into the June heat of Rally Italia Sardegna, all eyes are on Hyundai. After a bittersweet performance in Portugal, Hyundai’s technical director has promised an all-out, flat-out approach. But the big question remains: Is a Hyundai comeback possible?
Ott Tänak has shown real grit, carrying the team and fighting through mechanical woes. Thierry Neuville, the 2024 WRC Champion, continues to struggle, yet his hunger to defend the crown remains undimmed. With the Toyota squad stacked—Rovanperä, Evans, Ogier, Katsuta—the odds seem tilted.
But is Toyota winning because of car reliability, or is it just a numbers game?
Meanwhile, Ford Puma is still looking to be more than just background noise. Will they finally challenge for podiums, or remain the “flower girls” of the WRC?
With Sébastien Ogier signaling his intent to push harder, and Elfyn Evans leading the championship, will team orders emerge—or will it be a no-holds-barred shootout?
Sardegna is unpredictable. Dust, rocks, heat—and now, a championship heating up. Will June rewrite the script? Rally Italia might just be the turning point.
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