An engine change that has translated into a five-minute penalty has dashed Tanak's hopes of a home WRC win in Estonia.
Tanak reported an engine issue with his Ford Puma after clocking the fastest time following the first pass of the 4.08km shakedown stage on Thursday morning.
Teams are able to change engines under the WRC sporting regulations but the installation of a new power unit will incur a five-minute penalty, effectively ending Tanak's hopes of challenging for victory at his home round. "It is a really frustrating beginning to the rally and possibly the worst start we can have but that is the situation we find ourselves in.
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