Motor Sport Developments boss Dave Whitehead has expressed disappointment after the Opel Corsa OPC S2000 retired on SS1 from the Belgium Ypres Rally last weekend.
Alex Bengue was forced out of the event after damaging the engine. He continued running after losing all the oil out of the car when a union on the cooler pipe failed on the opening stage.
MSD team principle Dave Whitehead commented to MN:
It was a simple part we couldn't account for. We were quite encouraged by the pace of the car in shakedown, so it was really disappointing to retire so early.
MSD's next IRC outing with Alex Bengue and the Corsa S2000 is scheduled for the Barum Rally Zlin in August.
Source: Motorsport News
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