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Thierry Neuville aims for a crucial victory in Croatia, with Hyundai poised to end Toyota's unbeaten streak in the World Rally Championship. This win could reshape the season's narrative as Hyundai seeks redemption after a challenging start.
Hyundai's upgraded i20 N has struggled, particularly on asphalt, leaving Neuville and his teammates fighting for confidence. Despite this, Neuville leads by 1m14.5s going into the final day, marking Hyundai’s best chance yet this season. Neuville emphasizes his focus on securing the win, acknowledging the difficulties faced earlier in the year.
The team endured heavy defeats to Toyota, which dominated the podium in Monte Carlo and Sweden. Neuville, who described this season as the "hardest of time of his career," knows the importance of this win for team morale.
Toyota's Sami Pajari faced heartbreak when a puncture in stage 14 cost him two minutes, derailing his bid for a breakthrough win. Pajari had controlled the rally since stage three and expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity.
With only four stages left, the tension builds as Neuville strives for Hyundai's first victory of the season, while Pajari looks to bounce back from a tough setback.
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