Unfortunately, that would not make a lot of sense, since they also be punishing drivers when they are not gaining any advantage. Worst still, when they have lost some advantage by venturing off track. I think they should only be punished if they gain some level of advantage by going off track.
Actually they are gaining an advantage because they have either over driven the corner or can go faster by using more than the track itself. Either should be a penalty since both contribute to enhancing your lap.
Any forum members going to Rally Chile ? If so drop me a private message and we might be able to catch up for Rally Discussion and Bar Talk in Concepcion.
More time is lost in the tight parts than in the fast bits because the car is constantly accelerating out of slow corners. If you lack power there it is going to hurt.
For sure he is back with promoter, but I am not sure if he still cooperates also with Hyundai.
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