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Hyundai faces another tough outing at Rally Sweden as it struggles against Toyota’s dominance. Thierry Neuville admits the team is running out of setup options to improve grip and speed. After a disappointing season opener in Monte Carlo, Hyundai aimed to challenge Toyota but has faltered again.
Neuville is stripped of his stage 15 win after receiving a one-minute penalty for an improperly fastened crash helmet, along with a €1500 fine. Following 15 snowy stages, Toyota’s Elfyn Evans leads a 1-2-3-4 sweep for the brand, while Hyundai's drivers report traction issues.
Esapekka Lappi sits fourth, 1m09.5s behind the leader, with Adrien Fourmaux 8.2s back and Neuville 2m10.0s off after a Friday mishap. Neuville's radical setup changes show some promise, but the team seeks more speed. Fourmaux's experimental damper adjustments offer hope for the final stages.
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