Kalle Rovanpera is edging closer to his first WRC win in 2023, while Thierry Neuville has dropped out of the top three with technical gremlins. ⬇️ RallyPortugal
The morning started in a disastrous fashion for Neuville courtesy of a suspected turbo issue that significantly reduced the power of his i20 N. Smoke was seen coming from Neuville’s car at Saturday night’s media zone although it is unclear if the two circumstances are connected.
As a result, Neuville lost 1m26.4s on stage 16 demoting him from third to fifth overall."It's over. It's something similar to yesterday evening... we have to find out,” said a frustrated Neuville., who retired on Friday, won the stage to claim his first fastest time of the event, beating rally leader and team-mate Rovanpera by 1.8s, with the Finn electing for a measured approach to protect his lead.
Although, Tanak climbed to fourth overall, the Estonian’s Puma was without hybrid power."The hybrid didn't like the short night - it seems like this car is not waking up today,” said Tanak.
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