WRC Car Gets Pitched Into Air After Hitting A Bridge
Hitting a bridge is probably pretty frightening even for a World Rally Championship driver, but thankfully Juho Hanninen’s Toyota Yaris WRC landed back on all four wheels in this crash.
During the opening speed test of last weekend’s Tour de Corse, Hanninen ran wide into a tight corner than went over a bridge – with steep drops either side. His Toyota smashed into the low wall of the bridge with such force it was pitched into the air. It was already a hefty hit but the crash could have been a lot worse.
There was a damaged steering arm to contend with and punctures, which eventually led to his retirement on day one.
His right-rear wheel setting on fire didn’t help his cause, but did result in this awesome slow-motion shot from YouTube user Jiří Tureček. Hanninen lost 13 minutes trying to sort out his damaged and slightly burnt car but retired at the end of the stage, although he did return on day two.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville went on to win the rally – making it four different winning drivers and cars so far in 2017.
Comments
The video brought back memories of Gran Turismo 5…
Well I mean both flew
With online lobbies.
Oh and this happened
That’s what it’s meant to say… 😉
I thought rally drivers have balls that drag them down…
Noooo, RIP Yaris friend ❤️ Yaris brothers 4 life
Who stomping on my bridge!
Its just me the Yaris!
I will get you and eat you!
Take the Citron instead its bigger!
No i dont like frence food!
Nooo!!!
Fly away, stanley be free!
gt and nfs physics just kicked in yo
Surprised Hanninen crashed into something other than a tree.
Bridge: 1 Car: 0