You are right! This can be seen in this video: https://youtu.be/Wq-kCgR-ln8?si=C7KgWOEQIadGn2Lk&t=48 there is a yellow mark and this pole is totally off the tarmac.
https://ibb.co/X31cVGM
I hope you're right.
(The demos were also about excessive tourist numbers and the effect on the natural environment. Such people can also see a rally in the the same way).
Tänak for Portugal https://youtu.be/6k5LEupD7Fk?si=Y0TkAJ9XYeXcxi1N
WRC Testing