“So the subsequent stage we went into street mode to mainly not overheat the exhaust after which the final two levels we went into stage mode simply to… they have been shorter and the temperatures have been cooler, so it’s been correct.”
M-Sport crew principal Richard Millener stated the crew will examine how the spare wheel was capable of come free, however now was too early.
“We’ve solely simply acquired the automotive again,” Millener advised DirtFish, “so we all know for positive it was tight going out of the tire marking, however there are such a lot of impacts and so many vibrations and all the pieces right here.
“I don’t know – perhaps the strap is slightly bit free or perhaps it wasn’t completely sealed proper though it was tight. I’m not going to move blame on anybody, it’s occurred. Such as you say, it might have been very harmful, however the good factor is definitely a spare wheel can’t get previous the seats as a result of they’re so shut collectively.
“However what they [McErlean and Treacy] didn’t understand is what it was. You already know, they stopped twice in that stage to take a look from the surface, but it surely was really the wheel inflicting harm on the within and that was what was making the burning scent.
“So, to be truthful to them, they did all the pieces 100% proper. So, actually good job for them in a tough day.”
