P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Japan: Neuville crashes out easing pressure on Evans
Thierry Neuville’s rally came to an abrupt end on stage six, as he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree, causing significant damage. Thankfully, both he and his co-driver escaped unharmed. The wet conditions and slippery road surface, exacerbated by leaves and pine needles, caused several other drivers, including Dani Sordo, Adrien Fourmaux, and Takamoto Katsuta, to crash into the trees as well, although without serious injury. The challenging conditions continued to worsen on the following stage, with drivers facing misted-up windscreens that severely hindered visibility. Stage four was eventually cancelled due to safety concerns. While some drivers, like Sebastien Ogier, believed that the entire Friday morning loop should have been cancelled, rally leader Elfyn Evans managed to navigate the treacherous conditions the best, although he admitted that he couldn’t fully rely on his pacenotes due to the concentration required.
