Kirstiansen retired because of medical reasons? Hopefully not too bad?
AFAIK he didn't start because of Ypres. I think that the team was afraid not to crash the car in Hustopeče. You know with Petter there is always a good chance of some accident.
Any forum members going to Rally Chile ? If so drop me a private message and we might be able to catch up for Rally Discussion and Bar Talk in Concepcion.
More time is lost in the tight parts than in the fast bits because the car is constantly accelerating out of slow corners. If you lack power there it is going to hurt.
For sure he is back with promoter, but I am not sure if he still cooperates also with Hyundai.
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