The WRC rookie, competing in his first outing as a full Hyundai factory driver, has been battling a fuel fume issue with his new Rally1 i20 N that first emerged on Friday.
Solberg revealed that exhaust fumes entering the cockpit left him feeling dizzy and with pains in his chest, but has continued to fight on.
Hyundai deputy team director Julien Moncet confirmed to Mmotorsport.com on Friday night that the problem was isolated to just Solberg’s car, and it would be investigated and a fix sought.
However, on Saturday morning Solberg reported that fumes were still coming into the cockpit on the first stage of the loop.
On the next test Solberg and co-driver Elliott Edmondson ran off the road. Solberg believes the fume issue contributed to him losing concentration and misjudging a right hander.
As a result, the i20 N ran down bank but luckily the crew escaped unhurt with only cosmetic damage to the front of the car.
“We are very lucky to be back and I’m very happy,” said Solberg…
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