Quote Originally Posted by Mirek View Post
For sure many of us didn't know that this rule even exists but that doesn't change a thing on the fact that what he did is clearly forbidden by the written rules.
Yep, rules are needed but they must be applied sensibly. In any democratic state, warnings, fines and suspended penalties are used on the legal system; shouldn’t the FIA be equally tolerant?

Quote Originally Posted by RS View Post
I still think he is a valuable addition to the ERC but I would like to see him fight for the championship on speed and not just reliability.
Amen. Running on a tight budget and a rally to rally basis probably doesn’t allow him to risk a bit more.