{"id":51859,"date":"2026-06-30T11:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=51859"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:16:01","slug":"lancia-lost-points-to-toyota-due-to-an-engine-failure-we-were-forced-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/lancia\/lancia-cede-des-points-a-toyota-a-cause-dune-panne-moteur-nous-avons-ete-contraints-a-labandon\/","title":{"rendered":"Lancia loses points to Toyota due to an engine failure: \u00abWe were forced to retire\u00bb"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After three consecutive victories in Croatia, the Canary Islands, and then Japan, Lancia<\/a> knew that the Acropolis Rally would be a whole different challenge. Greece\u2019s rough roads, sweltering temperatures, and more than 320 kilometers of special stages represented the first real test for the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale on gravel. This weekend was supposed to confirm the Italian brand\u2019s dominance in WRC2. Instead, it turned into a setback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up until Special Stage 10, however, Yohan Rossel was among the favorites. The Frenchman, who had already won in Croatia and then in the Canary Islands, once again set a very competitive pace despite his position as the opening driver\u2014a particularly disadvantageous role on the Greek stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the race came to an abrupt halt midway through the rally. An engine failure brought the Lancia to a standstill on SS10, forcing the French crew to retire immediately. \u00abWe were forced to retire in Greece due to an engine problem that left us stranded in SS10, and this will weigh heavily on our championship hopes\u2026,\u00bb said Yohan Rossel after the finish. The driver made no secret of his disappointment, aware of the competitive consequences of this mechanical failure. \u00abI\u2019m sorry to everyone who follows us, and thank you to the team for all the hard work they\u2019ve put in.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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