Hybrid issue contributed to Breen losing WRC Rally Sweden lead

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🗣 'We've carried that around for the rest of the loop' 😬 Craig_Breen lost his Hyundai's hybrid power and the lead of RallySweden 👇 WRC

The Irishman was forced to complete the final three stages of the Saturday afternoon loop without the use of hybrid power after an issue with the 100kW Compact Dynamics-built unit.

In addition to the lack of hybrid boost, a front left tyre delamination towards the end of Stage 13 and a brush with two snowbanks cost him time.ahead of Sunday’s final three stages. “The kilometres are small and the gap is relatively big but we will keep at it and keep our shoulder to the wheel. It is good to be fighting at the front but It is obviously a bit frustrating with how the afternoon has played out.

 

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