WRC
Neuville injured in test with the Hyundai i20 Rally1, Wydaeghe injured
Martijn Wydaeghe and Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) were victims of leaving the road. © Nikos Katikis / DPPI
Bad luck falls on Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai). The Belgians were initially delayed in their preparation for the 2022 World Championship season (WRC) by unpredictable weather in eastern France.
This Saturday, December 4, the crew could finally get their hands on the new Hyundai 20 Rally1 hybrid in Tarn. However, the duo left the road, near Labastide-Rouairoux on the D165 according to a information from France Bleu Occitanie.
⚠️ Test update: @thierryneuville and @MWydaeghe went off the road while testing the i20 N Rally1 today. Crew is safe and parademics arrived on site quickly to treat Martijn's shoulder injury. The crew is on their way to the hospital for further evaluation. #HMSGOfficial
— Hyundai Motorsport (@HMSGOfficial) December 4, 2021
The official Hyundai Motorsport Twitter account confirmed the accident, reporting a shoulder injury for Martijn Wydaeghe. “The crew is safe and help arrived quickly on site to treat Martijn’s shoulder injury. The crew is en route to the hospital to conduct further evaluation. »
Still according to our colleagues from France Bleu Occitanie, the Hyundai i20 fell 30 meters into a ravine. Martijn Wydaeghe was reportedly airlifted by the Dragon 34 helicopter.
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