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
(2006–2007)
Opel Corsa A GSi
First rally car, debuting in 2007 at the Rallye des Crêtes and local hillclimbs—his very first competition vehicle
(2008)
Citroën C2 R2 Max
Campaigned in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) and early stages of Junior WRC
(2010-2011)
Peugeot 207 S2000
Raced in IRC and JWRC under Peugeot Sport Belgium–Luxembourg’s entry
(2012)
Citroën DS3 WRC
First full-season WRC car with Citroën Junior Team, with debut at Rally Mexico and a stage win
(2013)
Ford Fiesta RS WRC
Campsigned for Qatar M‑Sport Ford; finished 2nd in overall 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
Became WRC’s first-ever hybrid Rally1 car in 2022; won 2024 WRC Drivers’ Championship with this model 