Adrien Fourmaux talks about his new retirement: “It’s not our rally”

This Safari Rally Kenya is definitely not smiling on Adrien fourmauxThe Northerner's misfortunes began on Thursday when he failed to start SS2 after experiencing a battery problem.

Back this Friday with a 10-minute penalty in his legs, the pilot Hyundai tried as best he could to reduce his deficit to the peloton. But his hopes ended on the first stage of the afternoon loop when a puncture later resulted in a broken suspension shaft.

The Safari Rally takes no prisoners. 😥 A puncture followed by suspension damage on the toughest stage of the season means @adrienfourmaux and @_alexcoria_ are going no further ❌#WRC #SafariRallyKenya pic.twitter.com/hgRVYhbYXa

— Hyundai Motorsport (@HMSGOfficial) March 21, 2025

« We suffered a puncture on the right front tire, confided Adrien Fourmaux. Two kilometers from the finish, we hit a hole and it turns out there was a rock in it. The impact broke the suspension arm. Unfortunately, we didn't have the spare part with us, so we couldn't continue.

We should have stopped. When you're in Kenya, you have to stop. There was a moment of incomprehension inside the car with Alex. (Coria, his co-pilot). It's a shame... I should have stopped and changed the wheel. It's frustrating. It's definitely not our rally... "

The Tricolore intends to return to the road this Saturday but is aware that it will be " difficult to reach the Top 10 ».

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