Quote Originally Posted by denkimi View Post
He should have driven it on the rim then, and only change it right before entering service or being stopped by the police.
Still strange exclusion if you read the rule book: 20.1.5 On a road section that is a public road and at the start of a stage, a competition car may only be
driven on four freely rotating wheels and tyres. Any car not complying with this article will be considered as
retired as per WRC Art. 46. An additional penalty may be imposed by the stewards. Ott still had some rubber left...