HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT BOSS DEPARTS

Andrea Adamo has left his role as Hyundai Motorsport team principal for personal reasons.

After a three-year tenure and six years with the Korean marque, the Italian will be replaced short-term by President Scott Noh until a permanent replacement is found.

Adamo was at the helm for consecutive years of World Rally Championship manufacturer’s success in 2019 and 2020, and also oversaw its WTCR efforts.

Hyundai Motorsport released a statement that explained the mutual nature of the agreement for Adamo to depart.

“After six years with Hyundai Motorsport, we have mutually agreed for me to step down from my role as team principal,” Adamo said.

“It is time for me to reflect on a relentless and successful period in my career, one full of high points, happy memories, and titles.

“I am proud of what we have achieved from building an enviable customer racing department to our consecutive titles in WTCR and WRC.

“I wish the organisation well for its future.”

Noh thanked Adamo for his contribution in the role, which produced ample WRC success until this season in which the brand has just three wins in 12 rounds.

“We can reflect on some very positive moments together and I sincerely wish him all the best for the future,” Noh added.

“Our operations will continue to run as scheduled ahead of the 2022 season, which starts with Rallye Monte-Carlo next month.

“Through our motorsport programmes, we are committed to accelerating Hyundai’s high-performance credentials around the world.”

Hyundai finished 58 points shy of Toyota Gazoo Racing in WRC this year and had three team entries in WTCR, Jean-Karl Vernay the top placed driver in third.

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