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Hyundai Motorsport makes strategic leadership move with appointment of Andrew Wheatley as WRC Sporting Director
Offenbach, Germany
October 14, 2025 – Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its team with the appointment of Andrew Wheatley as WRC Sporting Director. This newly-created role reinforces the team’s ongoing commitment to success in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as it prepares for the remainder of the current season and looks ahead to next year.
Wheatley joins the team with immediate effect and will be present at Central European Rally, Rally Japan and Rally Saudi Arabia ahead of a full campaign in 2026. Reporting to Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul, Wheatley will support the senior leadership team, working closely with Technical Director François-Xavier Demaison, Team Manager Pablo Marcos and WRC Head of Engineering Jan de Jongh to drive performance and solve complex sporting challenges.
The Briton brings extensive experience of operational leadership and a unique perspective gained from three decades in international motorsport, including 28 years in WRC. Wheatley was WRC Category Manager at the Federation International de L’Automobile (FIA), before taking on the role of Road Sport Director, where he managed three World Championship series – WRC, World RX, and W2RC – and 15 regional championships.
Prior to his six-year tenure at the FIA, Wheatley was Business Development Manager at M-Sport for nearly 20 years, managing motorsport programmes for Ford, Bentley and Jaguar. Hyundai Motorsport will benefit from Wheatley’s experience in regulatory and competitive environments, ensuring the team is well positioned to navigate future challenges and fight for championships under his strategic leadership.
As Sporting Director, Wheatley will be instrumental in the day-to-day running of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team. In addition, Wheatley will support the senior management team in analysing upcoming FIA WRC regulations and shaping Hyundai Motorsport’s long-term strategy in rally.
- Hyundai Motorsport welcomes Andrew Wheatley to the team as Sporting Director, a new role designed to reinforce the WRC leadership team
- Wheatley brings 28 years of experience in the WRC from senior positions at the FIA and M-Sport, and will collaborate with top management to drive immediate performance in the series
- In addition to supporting day-to-day operations, Wheatley will also analyse upcoming WRC regulations, helping to determine Hyundai Motorsport’s long-term direction.
Offenbach, Germany
October 14, 2025 – Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its team with the appointment of Andrew Wheatley as WRC Sporting Director. This newly-created role reinforces the team’s ongoing commitment to success in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as it prepares for the remainder of the current season and looks ahead to next year.
Wheatley joins the team with immediate effect and will be present at Central European Rally, Rally Japan and Rally Saudi Arabia ahead of a full campaign in 2026. Reporting to Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul, Wheatley will support the senior leadership team, working closely with Technical Director François-Xavier Demaison, Team Manager Pablo Marcos and WRC Head of Engineering Jan de Jongh to drive performance and solve complex sporting challenges.
The Briton brings extensive experience of operational leadership and a unique perspective gained from three decades in international motorsport, including 28 years in WRC. Wheatley was WRC Category Manager at the Federation International de L’Automobile (FIA), before taking on the role of Road Sport Director, where he managed three World Championship series – WRC, World RX, and W2RC – and 15 regional championships.
Prior to his six-year tenure at the FIA, Wheatley was Business Development Manager at M-Sport for nearly 20 years, managing motorsport programmes for Ford, Bentley and Jaguar. Hyundai Motorsport will benefit from Wheatley’s experience in regulatory and competitive environments, ensuring the team is well positioned to navigate future challenges and fight for championships under his strategic leadership.
As Sporting Director, Wheatley will be instrumental in the day-to-day running of Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team. In addition, Wheatley will support the senior management team in analysing upcoming FIA WRC regulations and shaping Hyundai Motorsport’s long-term strategy in rally.
