It's already discussed in this thread, search and find.
edit: Given there is not official statement from the team about this, I think there is nothing more to say about it.
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Charming.
Even if they did it in purpose it would be legal (he was penalized for that) and definitely not the first time such thing happened.
In the case with Neuville, but also in Sardinia last year, I'm wondering why the penalties for such things are not fixed. Shouldn't there be some published list of possible violations and penalties associated with it? The FIA doesn't seem to be always correct/consequent with penalties.
Another point is that a car without mirrors is not road-legal, i.e. it is similar violation as driving on three wheels on public roads. It may be harsh but IMO car which is not legal shall not be allowed to leave service park.
This is also interesting:
http://www.rallyargentina.com/wp-con...cision-no3.pdf
I don't like how more and more such cases is being solved by a fine. It looks like they simply collect money. In the past crews were disqualified for outdated gloves etc. while these two cases were for sure more serious incidents both in safety and sporting point of view.