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Thierry Neuville Secures First World Rally Championship

Posted : 24 November 2024

Thierry Neuville clinched his first World Rally Championship title at the age of 36 after his closest rival, Ott Tanak, crashed out of the season-ending Rally Japan on Sunday.

 

 Tanak’s crash, which occurred near the end of the opening stage on the final day, meant he could no longer catch Neuville, who had entered the rally with a 25-point advantage. Neuville’s victory marked the culmination of a challenging season where he had finished as the runner-up five times before.

 

Neuville admitted the championship win was unexpected, saying, “Honestly, it came like a surprise.” He expressed his satisfaction with the result, acknowledging the difficulty of the year. “I think we deserve it,” he added, reflecting on the tough challenges faced throughout the season. T

 

anak, who had been leading the rally, slid off a narrow forest road early on the final day, ending his hopes of a title comeback. Despite the incident, both Tanak and his co-driver were unharmed.

 

The Belgian driver, who began the final day in seventh place, had been on course to win the championship after Tanak’s retirement.

 

Neuville’s co-driver, Martijn Wydaeghe, celebrated the news upon seeing it on his phone, giving Neuville a supportive hug.

 

 Tanak had started the day leading by 38 seconds, but with his crash, Neuville was able to secure the championship. “Obviously much more pressure than we needed,” Neuville said, reflecting on the tension of the final event.

 

Tanak’s crash also put Hyundai’s chances of securing the manufacturers’ title in jeopardy. The team entered the rally with a 15-point lead over Toyota.

 

 Despite the setback, Neuville remained focused on pushing for the manufacturers’ championship, stating, “We knew there was risk, and we managed it. We are happy now, we are a bit more relaxed now, so we can push harder for the manufacturers'.”

 

Neuville expressed his commitment to improving the car’s performance and doing everything possible to help Hyundai secure the title.

 

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