Forum8 Rally Japan 2026

Forum8 Rally Japan 2026


28. 05. 2026 - 01. 06. 2026

Neuville Thierry
11
Thierry Neuville
Martijn Wydaeghe
BEL
BEL
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team
Hyundai i20 N Rally1
P1
RC1
BEL
BEL
Wydaeghe Martijn
SS
After SS
SS SS name Length [km] Time Order in SS Diff. leader
(s/km)		 Aver. speed Order after SS Total time Diff. leader Penalty
15 Nukata 1 20.49 00:12:05.5 7. 00:00:13.1
0.64 		101.67 7. 00:12:05.5 00:00:13.1
16 Lake Mikawako 1 13.98 00:08:49.4 7. 00:00:08.6
0.62 		95.07 7. 00:20:54.9 00:00:21.5
17 Kuragaike SSS 1 2.56 00:01:56.7 5. 00:00:00.9
0.35 		78.97 7. 00:22:51.6 00:00:22.0
18 Kuragaike SSS 2 2.56 00:01:56.4 6. 00:00:01.9
0.74 		79.18 7. 00:24:48.0 00:00:23.2
19 Nukata 2 20.49 00:12:27.9 12. 00:00:42.9
2.09 		98.63 7. 00:37:15.9 00:01:06.1
20 Lake Mikawako 2 (Power Stage) 13.98 00:08:43.1 6. 00:00:06.9
0.49 		96.20 7. 00:45:59.0 00:01:13.0
Information
Date and time SS Information
31.05.2026 22:05 20 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): At least we enjoyed that last one. It wasn't perfect in terms of balance and I was fighting the understeer, but I somehow gave it a try. Wanted to have a smile at the end and say that we've done the maximum we had. We couldn't find any improvement this weekend, a real struggle. We're happy to go on gravel and have more chances of great results.
31.05.2026 22:05 19 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): There is not much to play for other then the Power Stage. W have to give it a try. We are not playing for Sunday points either. The focus is on the Power Stage and it is the last one on tarmac. Hopefully the balance will be ok and I can have a smile.
31.05.2026 22:05 18 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): Driving-wise it was good but when the grip is low the balance shifts. It is crazy. It is the last day and I'm happy with that.
31.05.2026 22:05 16 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): It is undriveable. I hoped to enjoy the last day more. There is no speed. It is frustrating, very frustrating.
31.05.2026 21:05 15 flash info (11 - Neuville Thierry / Wydaeghe Martijn): No real change. When the grip is high the balance started to be ok, but on the low grip, no chance.