Hyundai N TCR Performance: Five Wins, Zero Compromises
Hyundai’s high-performance N division has secured its fifth consecutive TCR class victory at the 2025 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring endurance race. The back-to-back wins underscore Hyundai N’s track-tested engineering and the consistent development cycle rooted in motorsports.
The 2025 entry also marks a decade of uninterrupted participation in one of the most grueling racing events in the world. Two ELANTRA N TCR race cars finished first and second in the TCR category. Hyundai also entered its new ELANTRA N1 Cup car in the SP3T class, signaling continued investment in motorsports.
What the Nürburgring Proves for Hyundai
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is a 25.4-kilometer (15.8 miles) circuit with 170 corners. Hyundai uses the 24-hour race as a test lab for product durability and performance validation. Key takeaways:
- 24 hours of continuous racing across variable conditions reveals mechanical weak points.
- Real-time data acquisition drives updates to production and future race models.
- Cross-functional teams from Korea, Germany, and North America collaborate on strategy and execution.
The 2025 race began on June 21 and ended on June 22. Both ELANTRA N TCR cars completed the full duration.
2025 Nürburgring 24h Results: Hyundai N in the TCR Class
Hyundai’s ELANTRA N TCR, called AVANTE N TCR in Korea, secured a one-two class finish:
| Position | Car | Team Location | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hyundai ELANTRA N TCR #1 | Germany | Marc Basseng, Manuel Lauck, Christer Joens |
| 2nd | Hyundai ELANTRA N TCR #2 | North America | Bryson Morris, Michael Lewis, Mason Filippi, Robert Wickens |
The German team led the TCR category. The North American team, including Robert Wickens, finished just behind. Wickens, racing with custom hand controls, returned to Nürburgring competition following a hiatus in 2024. His performance delivered results under pressure, underlining the N division’s focus on both accessibility and engineering rigor.
Key Data Points
- Fifth consecutive TCR class victory (2021–2025)
- 10th consecutive year of participation
- Over 3,100 miles covered in race conditions per vehicle
- Multiple pit cycles simulate real-world repair scenarios
