Thierry Neuville was poised for his first win of the 2024 World Rally Championship season, leading by more than a minute at the Croatia rally. Unfortunately, a mistake on the final stage resulted in significant damage to his Hyundai i20 N, forcing him to retire and hand the victory to Takamoto Katsuta from Toyota. Neuville expressed his disappointment but vowed to bounce back stronger, determined not to give up. His team, Hyundai, had been eager for a win after a challenging start to the year but took solace in Hayden Paddon’s third-place finish. Katsuta, the rally winner, empathized with Neuville’s plight, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the sport and humbly expressing his own surprise at the weekend’s outcome. The victory propelled him to the top of the WRC standings, a position he now holds by a slim margin over his Toyota teammate.
Thierry Neuville to Bounce Back After Final Stage Setback
