For the first time since the series’ inception 11 years ago, Hansen Motorsport will not be at an FIA World Rallycross Championship event. Due to a rift with what they call a “major partner”, the team is unable to secure the funding to enter this weekend’s races in Finland.

The family-run team released the following letter on Friday:

To our team, fans and motorsport family,

It’s with frustration and regret that we must inform you that we will not be able to participate in the next round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship in Finland.

Since the start of the year, Hansen Motorsport has been battling a difficult position with a major partner. After multiple attempts to find a solution to the situation in good faith, or to forge a new path forward for 2025, the time has finally run out.

Whilst we haven’t ruled out running at the World RX of Türkiye yet, we are primarily turning our focus to 2026 and beyond. We will use this time to strengthen our current relationships, secure new partnerships, and bring the team back to fighting at the top.

With the brilliant new promotion of World RX through the FIA, new technical regulations around the corner and the global free-to-air streaming, we are beyond excited for the future of the sport as a whole and for Hansen Motorsport’s involvement in it moving forward.

Over the last decade the Hansen team has flown to heights we could never have dreamt of, and we can assure you that we will roar back to life louder than ever.

In the meantime, keep up to date with our journey through the Hansen Brothers Podcast and our social channels. Your support will fuel our journey ahead!

Thank you for your continued support,

Kenneth, Susann, Timmy and Kevin

Hansen Motorsport had competed in every World RX race since the inaugural round in 2014. Timmy Hansen won the title in 2019 while younger brother Kevin finished runner-up in 2023 and 2024. They also claimed the teams’ championships in 2015, 2019, and 2021.

Both brothers represent the EV side in the series’ technology battle, racing the RX1e version of the Peugeot 208. Despite Kevin’s second-place effort in 2024 against a larger field, the team has struggled so far this year.

Three rounds into the 2025 season, Timmy is third in points with podiums in each event whereas Kevin sits sixth. The latter’s best finish is fourth in the opener in Portugal.

While the team hopes to get back into action in Turkey in September, the uncertainty remains. In the meantime, Kevin still has prepping for the first Extreme H season to keep him busy. Timmy also raced in XH’s predecessor Extreme E but hasn’t revealed if he’ll commit to the hydrogen championship too.

“I’ve done more things than I could ever dream of,” Timmy wrote on Tuesday. “Winning races (I’m not sure how many) becoming world champion, being a factory driver for Peugeot and racing against some of the greatest motorsport legends. Also meeting incredible people behind the scenes, like mechanics, media, fans, photographers and more.

“I’m more than grateful for what this sport has given me. Over a decade of racing. Still trying to figure out what to do next. But for now, I’m out.”

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