It would have been justified, yes. But it would have been a silly situation nonetheless - a very small mistake by the team and major consequences.
I would say that since no real advantage was gained, a fine is reasonable punishment.
Do You agree when the very same rules are applied in a different way in relation to the manufacturers and the privateers and when FIA completely contradicts their own statements in matter of days?
If you compare it with Rally1, then of course. If there will be no comparison and there will be 20+ Rally2 cars with good drivers, it can be different...
I agree, it’s very easy to get into a death spiral with the mistake, so just get a few good scores on the board and build.
I think part of the problem is he thinks he’s not over pushing, but Ogier...
Similar theme, comments on this guy have been despicable too: https://nypost.com/2026/05/30/sports/tennis-star-rafael-jodar-accused-of-pushing-ball-girl-at-french-open/
Good close racing in Hungary and the rain made Q3 exciting... https://www.youtube.com/live/RGFGUzqondc?si=bGkT8iSL3djF_zFG
World Rallycross Championship...