SS9: Gear glitch for Neuville Rally Sweden leader Thierry Neuville hit trouble in Saturday morning’s opening speed test when his Hyundai i20’s automatic paddle shift gearchange failed. Stage info: SS9 Torntorp 1, 19.88kmA blast from the past! The popular Torntorp is back with flat-out action through forests, open fields and meadows. There is plenty of snow in here and good snow banks into which drivers can ‘lean’ their cars. It’s pace and beautiful scenery make it a classic among drivers and fans alike. Neuville was fifth through the Torntorp test, and actually extended his lead over team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen by 0.3sec, but the Belgian’s frustration was clear...
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