eerste foutje duval
Monte-Carlo : After SS4
Francois Duval made a mistake in this stage, having lost his right rear wheel in an encounter with a tree: “We were going through a series of bends about 5 kms before the end, and I hit a tree. I was 20 cm away from avoiding it. I'll try to make it to the service area but I'm not sure I'll be able to.”
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Bron: rally-live.com )
François Duval and Jean-Marc Fortin produced their best performance so far with seventh fastest time through Prunieres - Embrun. However, while on course for another good time in the next test, the Belgians' Focus RS hit a tree four kilometres before the finish, damaging the rear right wheel. They lost 50sec but the damage was such that Duval and Fortin were unable to fit the spare wheel. They drove the 21km to the Tallard service park on the brake disc but the strength of the Focus RS ensured they reached the control in time.
"There were two left-hand bends together and on the second there was a lot of mud. The rear of the car slid wide and into a tree. It was a bizarre reaction," said 22-year-old Duval. Mechanics had prepared a new rear suspension and axle and they worked furiously in the service park to restore Duval's battered car to full health with no additional penalties, earning huge applause from fans watching their efforts. Duval now lies 12th.
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Bron: fordrallyesport.com )
blijkbaar hersteld kunnen worden; want tijd voor ss5