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Thierry Neuville labels his current World Rally Championship struggles as the “hardest time of my career” after a tough morning at Rally Sweden. The 2024 champion battles confidence issues with his Hyundai i20 N Rally 1, continuing from the challenges faced in Monte Carlo. Despite leading Thursday's shakedown, Neuville expresses that “something is missing” for his confidence. He sits seventh overall, trailing rally leader Elfyn Evans by 1m37.4s. A run into a snowbank in stage three exacerbates his struggles, costing him over a minute. Neuville admits to fighting the car's balance and notes the team is “a bit lost” with adjustments. His teammates, Adrien Fourmaux and Esapekka Lappi, also struggle to find competitive pace, with Fourmaux making drastic setup changes after stage two. The rally remains long, and Neuville remains determined to make necessary changes.
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