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Hyundai out of the running in the Canaries

At the end of the first stage of the Rally Islas Canarias, the three Hyundai i20 Rally1s were overtaken by the five Toyotas. While Adrien Fourmaux saved the day during a few stages, the Korean team largely missed out with cars unable to make the most of the tires and give the drivers confidence. With the options for changes limited, a good result appears very unlikely for Hyundai.

Published 26/04/2025 à 00:09

Loïc ROCCI

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Hyundai out of the running in the Canaries

Will the Hyundai team soon see the light at the end of the tunnel in the Canary Islands? (Photo: Nikos Katikis/DPPI)

118,84 km long with timed stages and 6 SS, the first stage of the 4th meeting of the season turned into an ordeal for the team Hyundai. From the first split times it became clear that the i20 Rally1s were unable to keep up with the pace set by the Toyota Yaris. At the SS1 stop, the three Koreans were already more than 10 seconds behind the leader Kalle Rovanperä. Beyond the gaps, what was worrying was

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Loïc ROCCI

Journalist specializing in rallying past, present and future... and with a southern accent

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