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Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue
Thierry Neuville’s i20 N faced a fuel system issue at Safari Rally Kenya, dashing any hopes of a podium finish by dropping him from second to fifth place overall. Despite leading Elfyn Evans in the championship by six points, Neuville believed the problem wasn’t specifically linked to the rally’s unique conditions. Hyundai’s team principal Cyril Abiteboul has indicated that they’ve identified and rectified the issue ahead of the upcoming Croatia rally. Neuville, after winning in Monte Carlo, expects an improved performance in Croatia compared to last year, where he crashed out of the lead, but acknowledges Toyota’s strong track record on Croatian stages. Teammate Ott Tanak, meanwhile, aims to reignite his championship aspirations after a challenging start to the season, emphasizing the need for a consistent performance to close the gap to the leader.
