Thierry Neuville interrupted in Sardinia.
The change made by Thierry Neuville retaliated. EPA / AOP
The situation of the Sardinian World Rally
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1. Sébastien Ogier, Toyota
2. Adrien Fourmaux, Hyundai +2,1
3. Ott Tänak, Hyundai +7.3
4. Sami Pajari, Toyota +16.8
5. Kalle Rovanperä, Toyota +22.8
6. Elfyn Evans, Toyota +1.09.8
7. Takamoto View, Toyota +2.27.9
Thierry Neuville He experienced the harsh fate at the Sardinian World Rally on Friday.
Neuville, who defends the championship, led the competition at the beginning of the afternoon loop, but the last special stage of the day was crashed. The Belgian star knocked on the Hyundaita in a fast -paced place, resulting in an interruption.
– Unfortunately, this didn’t go well with us. A small mistake became a big price to pay, Neuville said.
– I lost a bit of the car’s bow control at the entrance to the fully driven bend. I had to fix my driving line. There was a stone outside the line ten centimeters that tear the suspension broken, the Hyundai star added.
In the morning, Neck had been honored with the same place. However, after the first draw, he made one change to his notes, which could seal his fate.
– With the first pull I drove it almost to the full, and that is why I marked it as a full -time place for the second time. I think other drivers drove it to the fullest. I just lost control of the bow, and at such a pace, even a small mistake will immediately retaliate.
Difference to grow
Neuville started at the Sardinian World Rally in fifth place. Now, at the top of his difference in point, it is likely to be even more at the end of the weekend, as he has no points for his final rally disposal.
However, the Belgian has one straw. On Saturday, he will continue the race, and on Sunday there will be a maximum of ten World Championships if it is the fastest day and clock the Power Stage special test.
– I try to get more kilometers and tomorrow we’ll check that the car is working properly. On Sunday I will try my best. It doesn’t make it easy because we don’t have a good start, but we still try, Neuville designed.
The Sardinian World Rally will continue on Saturday with six special stages.

