Following a stewards hearing, clerk of the course Haruo Takakuwa has been reprimanded for a “serious and unsafe situation” that occurred during a rally event on Saturday.
The issue has been escalated to the FIA WRC Commission for further action, as stated in the stewards report.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville encountered a stranded zero car on the road, prompting organizers to stop the stage due to safety concerns.
Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta also encountered the zero car before the rally was halted. The FIA attributed the incident to the zero car’s stoppage to remove spectators from a dangerous location.
Additionally, the stewards report confirmed a miscommunication between the zero car crew, stage commander, and clerk of the course, aggravated by a lack of radio signal.
The report details the assumptions and misunderstandings that led to the unsafe situation, ultimately placing responsibility on the clerk of the course and zero car crew.
The incident highlights the importance of clear communication and adherence to safety protocols in rally events.
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