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, resulting in a 40-second penalty. This caused him to fall behind Toyota’s Elfyn Evans on the road order, subjecting Evans to more challenging conditions on the snow-covered roads. Evans expressed initial concerns of foul play at the end of the stage, suggesting a lack of competitive spirit. Despite Neuville’s genuine fuel pressure issue, he denied any strategic moves and confirmed the ongoing problem. Both drivers faced challenges throughout the day, with Neuville eventually finishing ahead of Evans, prompting skepticism from the latter regarding the situation and strategy employed.
