OTT TÄNAK IS LEAVING HYUND AND WRC !!!
End of career for the Estonian driver.

Hyundai Motorsport to wish a fond farewell to Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja at the end of the 2025 FIA WRC season

Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s Ott Tänak has announced his retirement from full-time rallying at the end of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season
The Estonian’s departure comes as he decides to step away from the sport for personal reasons, with Rally Saudi Arabia marking the conclusion of two successful eras with the team
Tänak and Järveoja have taken eight victories for Hyundai Motorsport, the most recent at the 2025 edition of Acropolis Rally.

Aichi, Japan

November 9, 2025 – As Ott Tänak today announces he will step down from full-time rallying at the end of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team celebrates a successful partnership that has delivered one manufacturers’ title in 2020, eight victories, and 28 podiums.

The Estonian, alongside co-driver and fellow countryman Martin Järveoja, first joined Hyundai Motorsport at the start of 2020, with the partnership initially spanning three successful seasons. His first win came at his home event – Rally Estonia – where he and Järveoja led a 1-2 victory for the team. The next win was at the iconic Arctic Rally Finland in 2021, where he secured silverware on the winter snow.

Tänak departed Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team at the end of 2022 before returning for the 2024 season. Wins in Rally Italia Sardegna and Central European Rally contributed to his third-place finish in the championship.

While 2025 has been a challenging year for the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, as it has struggled to extract consistent performance from the Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Tänak still found success on the stages at several rounds of the 2025 WRC season, claiming six podiums and one victory (Acropolis Rally) to date.

Tänak’s participation in the WRC has never gone under the radar, with Estonian flags proudly displayed at many rounds of the championship. His popularity reflects his determination, competitiveness and skill, cementing him as one of the sport’s most revered characters.

His decision to step back comes as he chooses to dedicate more of his time to his family, business and life beyond rallying. The team thanks him for his inspirational moments and dedication to his craft. Despite the highs and lows that the WRC may produce, he has always remained committed to being one of the best.

Hyundai Motorsport will announce its full 2026 WRC line-up in due course.