Lappi on the mat because of his gearbox

Very difficult day for the clan Hyundai this Friday during the Rally from Kenya. In addition to the undivided domination of Toyota, and especially Kalle Rovanperä (author of the 6 scratches at stake), the South Korean manufacturer saw its hopes of victory take a big hit after the misadventures ofOtt Tänak and Esapekka Lappi.

The first mentioned threw in the towel during SS6 after a suspension failure while the second had given up the rest of the day during the previous special. Stopped on the side of the road, the Finn did not suffer a puncture like his teammate Thierry Neuville but rather a mechanical breakdown: the gearbox. End of the adventure…

« Unfortunately it broke, regretted-he. After an acceleration, nothing happened, game over. It's a shame for us (him and his co-pilot Janne Ferm) and the team since things were going well until then. The speed was good without having to push but it looks like this rally is not for us."

Unfortunately, the gearbox broke down. After one acceleration, nothing happens and game over. It's a shame for us and the team as it was going well until that. Speed ​​were good again without pushing but looks like this rally is not for us. I think we can continue tomorrow.#L4PPI pic.twitter.com/TtrS9k6iPp

— Esapekka Lappi Rally (@EsapekkaLappi) March 29, 2024

If his presence at the start of SS8 this Saturday (6:08 a.m.) has not yet been confirmed, Esapekka Lappi thinks he could hold his place.

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