World RX – Timmy Hansen disqualified from first race at Nürburgring

The gap between Timmy Hansen and Johan Kristoffersson narrows even further before this Sunday's finale at the Nürburgring. If the championship leader had taken second place in the first race on Saturday, behind an untouchable Kristoffersson, he was judged guilty of the collision with Niclas Grönholm at the first corner. “The stewards decided to exclude me from the final after the incident at the first corner. I am still leading the championship before the last day. I will give everything to stay in this position! » reacted the Swedish pilot.

Got disqualified after the Finals for the incident that happened in T1. Focusing on tomorrow now 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ae8ix6cyS2

— Timmy Hansen (@Timmy_Hansen) November 27, 2021

Despite the snow, his compatriot and championship pursuer demonstrated his ease on the German track during this first day. “Mentally it was a tough day but I really enjoyed it. The conditions were extremely difficult, and we had to try to adapt as quickly as possible to a new track, in the snow and without studded tires! It was perhaps the biggest challenge I've ever had in a car. rallycross, but it’s always fun as a driver to take on big challenges”, believes the reigning champion.

The final explanation between the two compatriots will take place this Sunday from 15 p.m.

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