Thierry Neuville criticizes speed of WRC Rally Finland after crashes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Thierry Neuville has expressed concerns that the WRC Rally Finland was "too fast" following a number of high-profile crashes during the event last weekend. Rally Finland was noted for its high-speed gravel stages, averaging 128.2 km/h, making it the second fastest in WRC history. Neuville's comments highlight the dangers associated with such speed, while opinions among drivers vary on whether the pace should be reconsidered. The discussion comes as safety continues to be a focal point for the World Rally Championship.
- •Neuville claims Rally Finland was too fast after several crashes.
- •The event had an average speed of 128.2 km/h.
- •This was the second fastest Rally Finland in WRC history.
- •Driver opinions differ on whether the speed is excessive.
- •Safety remains a primary concern for the World Rally Championship.
- 9:58 AMMotorsport.com — Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was "too fast", his rivals disagree
- 9:56 AMAutosport — WRC drivers split on whether Rally Finland was "too fast" after several crashes
"Thierry Neuville believes last weekend’s Rally Finland was “too fast” following an unusual number of high-profile crashes at the fast gravel World Rally Championship event. Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year. Neuville had ...Keep reading
"Thierry Neuville believes last weekend’s Rally Finland was “too fast” following an unusual number of high-profile crashes at the fast gravel World Rally Championship event. Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year. Neuville had ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 6, 2026, 9:58 AMThierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was "too fast", his rivals disagree
Thierry Neuville believes last weekend’s Rally Finland was “too fast” following an unusual number of high-profile crashes at the fast gravel World Rally Championship event. Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year. Neuville had ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 6, 2026, 9:56 AMWRC drivers split on whether Rally Finland was "too fast" after several crashes
Thierry Neuville believes last weekend’s Rally Finland was “too fast” following an unusual number of high-profile crashes at the fast gravel World Rally Championship event. Finland is renowned for its ultra fast gravel stages, with this year’s event the second fastest in WRC history clocking an average speed of 128.2km/h – falling just shy of the record set last year. Neuville had ...Keep reading
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