Quote Originally Posted by sonnybobiche View Post
Well, actually, no motherfucker. It states that "The use or receipt by the crew of any manutfactured materials (solid or liquid, unless supplied by the organizers)..." is prohibited. Nice try leaving that part out, as if nobody would consult the fucking rulebook. Obviously the timecard is supplied by the organizers.
Supply and provide are different words.
If organisers supply to Latvala full charged battery - it would be allowed. But did organisers make that battery? - no, just supply. So you can receive ALL things in the world FROM organisers

Quote Originally Posted by sonnybobiche View Post
The stewards' decision continues, "the time card was handed over at a regroup, which appears to have been permitted under WRC Art. 48.2.2 unless it is a regroup before a Power Stage, which was the case here"

So let's consult the rulebook again. Rule 48.2.2 reads, "The passing of food, drink, clothing and information (data card, road book, etc.) to or from the crew when located in the zone is permitted:
-in tyre fitting zones, in light fitting zones from the personnel authorised in the zone only;
-in service parks, at regroups or whilst the cars are in a media zone."

However, I cannot find any reference to not being allowed to receive materials at a regroup specifically before a power stage. I don't know where this is coming from.
To enter a regroup - you must be checked-in into TC before regroup. HOW you can do it without timecard? All 48.2.2 worked only you checked in.