Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Racecar Engineering

    Heart and Seoul

    May 03, 2019 5 minutes
    By MIKE BRESLIN Interview – Andrea Adamo
    ‘To win the World Rally Championship you have to be competitive on every event and we are working to make the Hyundai i20 fast everywhere’

    Hyundai has done quite well in the World Rally Championship since it entered in 2014. For the past three years it has finished in second place in both the manufacturers’ and drivers’ standings, winning 11 rallies along the way. But for a global corporation the size of Hyundai, second is simply not good enough.

    Something had to change then. So out went Michel Nandan, who had masterminded Hyundai’s entry into the WRC and the setting up of the Hyundai Motorsport headquarters in Alzenau, Germany, and in came Andrea Adamo to take his place as team director, the man

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Racecar Engineering

    Racecar Engineering5 min read
    News
    The ACO’s bid to introduce hydrogen technology will take a step forward ahead of this year’s running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans when two cars featuring different technologies will complete demonstration laps ahead of the 6 Hours of Spa in May. The H2
    Racecar Engineering4 min read
    What Once Was…
    On 4 April 2024, my father, Michael, died, bringing to an end an extraordinary life. It’s a life that has since been recognised through tributes and messages from around the world, and they have been a source of comfort for me and my family. His love
    Racecar Engineering4 min read
    The 24-hour Sprint Race
    The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been a regular fixture on the motorsport calendar for a century now. The circuit, and car technology, have improved beyond recognition in that time. Reliability is also better than it ever was, so how hard can it be to win

    Related Books & Audiobooks