"On the first stage we drove down a long fast straight with some jumps and dips. In one compression, just before a crest, there was a rock which had become exposed in the middle of the road and it struck the sump guard beneath the car. At the finish we opened the bonnet to check everything was OK before driving to the next stage. We stopped before the start to wait for our turn, but when I tried to start the engine nothing happened. We tried to 'bump start' it to release the starter motor but it was no good. The sump guard must have impacted with the starter motor. When we realised we had gone beyond the time limit, spectators helped push start it and we drove the stage. I've made mistakes here but I've also had no luck. I hope we have some tomorrow."
Per-Gunnar Andersson [Suzuki WRT]: [retired from day 2 in SS14 - suspension damage - re-started on day 3 under SupeRally]
"Conditions have been extremely tough throughout this rally: it's probably the biggest challenge of the year we have faced so far. I enjoyed the morning stages: we had no real problems with the car, although I am feeling my inexperience a little bit. The roads were even rougher on the second passage through the stages in the afternoon, and unfortunately we broke the suspension. That's life, but we'll start again tomorrow with the aim of learning as much as possible."
Matthew Wilson [Stobart VK M-Sport Ford WRT]: [retired from day 2 in SS15 - suspension damage - re-started on day 3 under SupeRally]
