Yes, but they were given only time penalty, not disqualified. I can't remember other case than the one of Toni Gardemeister from last years.
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Yes, but they were given only time penalty, not disqualified. I can't remember other case than the one of Toni Gardemeister from last years.
Fully agreed! No point arguing with someone so narrow minded...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Petter Solberg
The Petter Solberg World Rally Team has received some devastating news about today’s result on Rallye de France Alsace. Petter has lost his third place and has been excluded from the results. The following quotation is taken from Citroën Racing Technologies official press release:
At post-race scrutineering, the Norwegian’s DS3 WRC was checked and found to be 4 kilos under the minimum weight. “Petter is very disappointed as he drove brilliantly to score his third podium finish of the season. It’s also a big disappointment for our team,” said Benoît Nogier, the Citroën Racing Technologies director. “Obviously, we thought that our car’s weight complied with the regulations. Our safety margin, identical to the one we apply all year, wasn’t enough.” It has been decided not to appeal against this decision.
Petter Solberg
The Petter Solberg World Rally Team has received some devastating news about today’s result on Rallye de France Alsace. Petter has lost his third place and has been excluded from the results. The following quotation is taken from Citroën Racing Technologies official press release:
At post-race scrutineering, the Norwegian’s DS3 WRC was checked and found to be 4 kilos under the minimum weight. “Petter is very disappointed as he drove brilliantly to score his third podium finish of the season. It’s also a big disappointment for our team,” said Benoît Nogier, the Citroën Racing Technologies director. “Obviously, we thought that our car’s weight complied with the regulations. Our safety margin, identical to the one we apply all year, wasn’t enough.” It has been decided not to appeal against this decision.
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Solberg at weightcheck after stage 8. Just after the finish of the stage.
Was it inside limits after ss8? did you see how many kg was at this time?Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
Got no info about that, there was no discussion or something between Petter and the Scrutineers at least.
Ken Rees:
"We don't understand anything, as the car was weighed many times during this rally. It's disastrous for Petter and our team, as we already have problems with the finances to complete the season"
sourcehttp://www.vg.no/sport/motor/artikke...artid=10039610
that i was mention earlier about different scales,maybe..Quote:
Originally Posted by MartijnS
another which i ve seen to happen is the weight with 2 spares/1 spare,as we are talking about 20-25 kg per wheel.
Every driver was told how much the car weighed at that moment by a guy of the FIA.