The FIA has affirmed its stance on illegal recceing in the WRC following the disqualification of Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville from SafariRallyKenya for breaching regulations 👇
The FIA has affirmed its stance on illegal recceing in the World Rally Championship following the disqualification of Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville from Safari Rally Kenya for breaching regulations.Neuville was excluded from the event last weekend, where he finished eighth, after stewards determined a “person connected with the crew travelled on or over the route of two Special Stages, after reconnaissance, without authorisation” following the official pre-event recce.
“We are aware that there have been circumstances in which competitors have expressed their preference for this rule to be changed,” read a statement from FIA Road Sport Director Andrew Wheatley. “This particular issue has been regularly discussed in the WRC Commission and consistently, the representatives of the manufacturers, organisers and the Promoter have voted to uphold the regulation in place.
Hyundai issued a statement on Monday morning acknowledging the stewards decision, stating it would “take note of the FIA’s position to take necessary steps to stop the customary practice of participants accessing the roads to enhance their knowledge.”
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