
Originally Posted by
WRCStan
Completely agree, if that footage is genuinely the incident and nothing was said that's inaudible.
You've got in that video that the scrutineer who reported it was the one checking the driver's side, who said he was attempting to expose himself. He's wearing overalls which are zipped up to his chin. It's her job to know how they work - and that they would normally be zipped up at that point if he hadn't got out the car, isn't it?
Genuinely believe his hands are readjusting his clothing for comfort, he does it right up to his collar too. Nothing malicious there.
As for the comment, he could be joking with the codriver about the invasive nature of the checks. Or could be wishful quoting of what he wants to hear from the scrutineer. I'm not sure.
DSQ is too heavy punishment for small throwaway comment, which was also misreported, but if both parties agreed that what was reported happened without the video to see, then what are the stewards to do?
Not sure the scrutineers have been too clever with that report.
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