WRC
Mexico, SS11 – Accident and retirement for Lappi!
Le Rally du Mexique 2023 a basculé au 10e kilomètre de la 11e spéciale, ce samedi 18 mars. Parti en dernière position du fait de sa place de leader au matin de la deuxième étape, Esapekka Lappi (Hyundai) est parti à la faute de manière spectaculaire. Le Finlandais et son copilote Janne Ferm sont indemnes, contrairement à la Hyundai i20 Rally1 hybride, qui a percuté un poteau télégraphique avec violence.
The crew was trying to put out an outbreak of fire before the extinguisher was no longer functional. Arriving on the scene a few minutes later, Gus Greensmith (Skoda, WRC2 leader) lent a helping hand. The special was stopped for safety reasons.
In fact, with the abandonment of Lappi-Ferm, the French Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Landais (Toyota) prennent la tête du Rallye du Mexique. L’octuple champion du monde WRC had just recorded the best time when he learned the information about his Nordic opponent. “It’s really a shame,” he said. “ I'm really disappointed for Esapekka. He was doing a great job, yesterday he was super fast. It's a shame, the battle was beautiful. »
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2023 Rally Mexico standings after SS11:
Medhi Casaurang
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