McErlean and Treacy endure setbacks in Acropolis Rally Greece to finish 12th

The Irish crew of Josh McErlean/Eoin Treacy (Ford Puma Rally1) finished twelfth in the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, round seven of the World Rally Championship. Picture: Jaanus Ree/Red Bull Content Pool

Not for the first time, it was all about survival as the Irish crew of Josh McErlean/Eoin Treacy endured setbacks in the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, round seven of the WRC, where their passage through the seventeen demanding stages was far from free flowing as they strived to get a good rhythm. They eventually brought their Ford Puma Rally1 home in twelfth and the top M-Sport crew where they had to overcome punctures, suspension issues and a handbrake problem.

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