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Neuville at the start of the Ypres Rally Masters in a Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
In the middle of the usual field of the Belgian Rally Championship (BRC), the spectators of the Rally d’Ypres (28-29 juin) auront la surprise de voir une Hyundai i20 coupe WRC. This will be piloted by the public's favorite, Thierry Neuville, winner in 2018 with an R5 version.
Ypres Rally Masters: Thierry Neuville with the Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC – https://t.co/wClepbsrUj pic.twitter.com/ap4JWMTtjC
— Ypres Rally (@ypresrally) April 24th
« Returning to the Ypres Rally behind the wheel of the R5, like last year, would not have brought anything new to the fans, explains Thierry Neuville. NOTe won the race last year, what more could we do? Furthermore, we really wanted to be present in Ypres, because it is very pleasant for us to ride in our country in front of our supporters. »
“Last year, Nicolas and I already wondered what a current WRC would be like on the very specific Ypres course, made up of deep ropes and very fast sections”, continues the leader of the World Rally Championship (WRC) after his victory in Corsica.
“We may have a feeling of lack of competition, since we are not competing with the other R5s, but this way we will be able to entertain the fans more, he rejoices. For me, it is clear that this Ypres course will be profitable and instructive for me with the WRC. We will maintain a sustained pace but without taking unnecessary risks. This will be great for the followers! »
Medhi Casaurang
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