Rally Monte-Carlo: Black day for Swiss drivers 🎥
IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN The Swiss rally champion duo Jonathan Hirschi/Michaël Volluz retired from the Rally Monte-Carlo due to a vehicle fire. Co-driver Volluz had to go to hospital with burns on his hands.
For Jonathan Hirschi and co-driver Michaël Volluz, the Rally Monte-Carlo came to an abrupt end in the first stage on Saturday morning. The VW Polo GTI of the man from Neuchâtel, who drives for the French team Sarrazin Motorsport, completely burned down after a technical defect.
Treatment in hospital Nizz
The driver and co-pilot were able to free themselves. Co-pilot Volluz, however, suffered burns to his hands while trying to extinguish the car. He also inhaled toxic fumes and was therefore taken to the hospital in Nice, where he was released later in the afternoon.
Olivier Burri on the 59th final rank
For the second Swiss in the field, Olivier Burri (center gallery), the 25th participation ended in 59th final place. Burri's Hyundai i20N went off the track in the fourth stage and lost a lot of time as a result.
Victory in the 91st edition of the Rally Monte Carlo went to Sébastien Ogier (gallery right) for the ninth time.
Photo: Christian Eichenberger
