Thierry Neuville is a Belgian rally icon—vice‑champion of the World Rally Championship five times before claiming his first WRC drivers' title in 2024.
Born in Saint‑Vith, Belgium, he plays a leading role at Lifelive Motorsport, the company he co-founded in 2016 alongside his brother Yannick. Thierry not only provides financial backing but is actively involved in development and early testing phases, particularly for their FIA‑compliant Cross Car projects (the TN5 and TN11).
At Lifelive Motorsport, he supports a vision of accessible motorsport, nurturing talent from grassroots through to international events, while also bringing his elite-level racing experience to the company’s operations .
As a true motorsport enthusiast, Thierry has also entrusted Lifelive Motorsport with the care and maintenance of his personal car collection, which includes several rally and track legends. These vehicles, kept on-site, reflect his passion for both performance and heritage, and contribute to the unique atmosphere and identity of the LifeLive Motorsport workshop.
Thierry Neuville: A Rally Career in Cars
(2007)
Opel Corsa A GSi
First rally car, debuting in 2007 at the Rallye Rallye de Luxembourg and Rallye des Crêtes—his very first competition vehicle
(2008)
Ford Fiesta ST
He drove this car in numerous rallies in Belgium when he was starting out
(2009-2010)
Citroën C2 R2 Max
Campaigned in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC)
(2010)
Citroën C2 S1600
Campaigned in the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC)
(2009-2011)
Peugeot 207 S2000
Raced in IRC under Peugeot Sport Belgium–Luxembourg’s entry
(2012)
Citroën DS3 WRC
First full-season WRC with Citroën Junior World Rally Team - 11 stages win
(2013)
Ford Fiesta RS WRC
Raced for Qatar M-Sport Ford; finished second overall in the WRC standings
(2014-2016)
Hyundai i20 WRC
Joined Hyundai Motorsport; secured first WRC victory at Rally Germany in 2014
(2017-2021)
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
Competed through multiple seasons, earning numerous rallies and podiums
(2022-present)
Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid
Became WRC’s first-ever hybrid Rally1 car in 2022; won 2024 WRC Drivers’ Championship with this model