All these people bagging Meeke, can't you get the picture that he only has the tyres on the car to finish the day. One puncture and he is out. I would drive safely in this situation and go for the finish. Have been in a similar situation myself with 2 punctures early in a rally with no service. Backed off and went for points and experience rather than a podium.
Yes I have done some rallies, over 300 and still counting so I do know a little bit about this sport.
Ray
The fact he had 2 punctures speaks for itself - he is trying.
"With that car, your brain can actually never keep up"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI
He was offered millions and he turned it down, it must have been that bad and not worth driving over the sensible risk..
Going back just to remember why he left would be quite harsh :D
still, he was one of the most consistent rally2 drivers in the past few years in europe, with better results than most of the "youngsters" rumored (including gryazin).
I don't see a point neither why he stuck with brand for so long. He could swtich, don't know to Toyota maybe and I bet they would take care of him better.
He was offered millions and he turned it down, it must have been that bad and not worth driving over the sensible risk.. Going back just to remember why he left would be quite harsh :D
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