After watching the onboard again I'm not even sure if that rock was what caused the issue or if that was the first turn where it showed. There is no impact sound.
In the interview now, Thierry described what we all thought happened. The bottom of the damper just broke as he exited the slow left corner.
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." Steve McQueen
Probably Neuville the next one as Hyundai will leave no matter what. Abiteboul already decided that, and he will have excuse now more than ever. Wonder what will bosses do when they will see that WEC...
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