P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Neuville: Fuel pressure problem not tactics to blame for Rally Sweden delay
The Hyundai driver arrived four minutes late to the start of stage six due to difficulties starting his i20 N and received a 40-second penalty as a result. This caused the Belgian driver to fall behind Toyota’s Elfyn Evans in the road order, leading Evans to have to deal with more challenging conditions on snow-covered roads. Evans initially suspected foul play but withheld judgment, expressing concern about the spirit of competition. Despite Neuville’s fuel pressure issue claims, resulting in time loss across three stages, he denied any strategic move and emphasized the technical problem at hand. Neuville clarified that the issue persisted, causing the late start, yet dismissed the idea of intentional strategic maneuvering. Evans, skeptical of the situation, hinted at the need for a new strategist if any foul play was involved.
