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Neuville unsure if power issue can be fixed at Rally Japan

World Rally Championship title favourite Thierry Neuville believes the power issue suffered on Friday morning at Rally Japan isn’t mechanical but is unsure if it can be fixed.

Neuville’s WRC title hopes took a knock when his Hyundai i20 N suddenly slowed during stage four (Shinshiro, 17.41km) costing the Belgian 37.7s to title rival and team-mate Ott Tanak. The championship leader only needs to score six points this weekend to secure a maiden WRC crown.

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