P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Evans: Costly WRC Safari Rally punctures a “mystery”
Evans started Saturday in second place, trailing the leader Kalle Rovanpera by 56.9 seconds, but dropped to fifth after picking up punctures in stages eight and ten. He experienced left-rear and right-rear tire failures during the day. However, Evans remained perplexed by the tire issues and couldn’t pinpoint their cause. Despite the setbacks, he emphasized the need to continue driving well and staying focused. Meanwhile, Rovanpera, driving for Toyota, managed to maintain his lead by navigating the stages without any punctures with a steady pace. Takamoto Katsuta, Evans’ teammate, also suffered punctures, causing him to drop to third place behind Thierry Neuville.
