Neuville leads Evans after Ogier puncture
The Belgian, driving one of two Hyundai’s carrying a special tribute livery to the late Craig Breen, ended the morning loop at the asphalt rally with a 16.1s lead over Toyota’s Elfyn Evans. M-Sport’s Ott Tanak managed to reach the service park in third, 22.1 seconds adrift despite struggling with his Ford Puma, while the […]
WRC drivers «rallying for Craig Breen» in Croatia
The rally world has been shocked by the death of Hyundai driver Breen, who died in a testing crash last week in preparation for the asphalt event. The fourth round of the world championship has continued albeit in a subdued and sombre manner with all drivers and teams paying tribute to the 33-year-old Irishman. After […]
Rougher Croatia WRC stages will require more puncture management
The reigning world champion won last year’s visit to Croatia after coming through a thrilling final stage showdown with then Hyundai driver Ott Tanak. While the route is largely unchanged from last year, Rovanpera believes the roads are rougher and will feature more cuts with more sharp edges on the sections of differing tarmac compared […]
Сирил Абитбуль рассказал об обстоятельствах гибели Крейга Брина
Ирландский пилот заводской команды Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT в чемпионате мира по классическому ралли WRC Крейг Брин погиб в аварии во время тестов в Хорватии. 33-летний гонщик, который вместе с коллективом готовился к очередному этапу серии, вылетел с трассы и в инциденте получил травмы, несовместимые с жизнью. Штурман экипажа Джеймс Фултон не пострадал. Глава Hyundai […]
Hyundai проведёт Ралли Хорватии в ливрее в память о Крейге Брине
Ирландский пилот заводской команды Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT в чемпионате мира по классическому ралли WRC Крейг Брин погиб в аварии во время тестов в Хорватии. 33-летний гонщик, который вместе с коллективом готовился к очередному этапу серии, вылетел с трассы и в инциденте получил травмы, несовместимые с жизнью. Штурман экипажа Джеймс Фултон не пострадал. Hyundai Shell […]
Hyundai and FIA reviewing all aspects of Breen crash
Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul read a prepared statement to media in Croatia on Wednesday explaining what happened in the incident in which Breen died last Thursday during a pre-event test on Croatian roads. Co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the incident. Abiteboul confirmed that the accident occurred at a relatively low speed and that […]
Hyundai reveals Craig Breen WRC tribute livery
The South Korean marque announced earlier this week that it would honour Breen, who died in Rally Croatia testing crash last Thursday, by running a special colour scheme on its entries for the fourth round of the WRC. After careful consideration, which included discussions with Breen’s family, surviving co-driver James Fulton, and Hyundai Motorsport’s crews […]
Only two Toyotas to score points in Croatia in Breen’s honour
Under WRC regulations, teams can register three crews to be eligible to score constructer points, with only the highest-finishing two crews scoring points. However, following the tragic death of Hyundai driver Craig Breen in testing crash last week leading up to the event, Hyundai will only field two cars this weekend, after deciding to contest […]
WRC Rally Croatia: Everything you need to know
The WRC heads to Croatia in a sombre mood following the death of Hyundai driver Craig Breen, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a testing crash ahead of the event last Thursday.The 33-year-old was set to make his second WRC start of the season in the third Hyundai entry, which has now been withdrawn from […]