From IRC
Skoda UK driver Guy Wilks has been declared the winner of the Rally of Scotland after a stewards’ hearing found that the front subframe of Kris Meeke ’s Peugeot 207 S2000 was 150 grams lighter than it should have been.
There was however no intention to break the rules on Peugeot’s part, as Meeke’s car was actually heavier than the Skoda when it was weighed prior to the rally start.
Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel stated: “We acknowledge the stewards’ decision. We’re responsible for what happened, but not guilty of anything. This was down to an administrative mistake, which we intend to rectify. The mistake had no influence on the performance of the 207 Super 2000 and we must apologise to Kris Meeke, whose talent and championship title this year are beyond question.”
The decision means that Scotland’s Alister McRae is now second on his home event, at the wheel of a Proton.
Peugeot UK do not plan to appeal the decision.
Updated results:
1. Wilks-Pugh (Skoda Fabia Super2000
3. McRae-Hayes (Proton Satria Super2000)
3. Greer-Roberts (Mitsubishi Lancer)
etc.
photo: Peugeot
Skoda UK driver Guy Wilks has been declared the winner of the Rally of Scotland after a stewards’ hearing found that the front subframe of Kris Meeke ’s Peugeot 207 S2000 was 150 grams lighter than it should have been.
There was however no intention to break the rules on Peugeot’s part, as Meeke’s car was actually heavier than the Skoda when it was weighed prior to the rally start.
Peugeot Sport director Olivier Quesnel stated: “We acknowledge the stewards’ decision. We’re responsible for what happened, but not guilty of anything. This was down to an administrative mistake, which we intend to rectify. The mistake had no influence on the performance of the 207 Super 2000 and we must apologise to Kris Meeke, whose talent and championship title this year are beyond question.”
The decision means that Scotland’s Alister McRae is now second on his home event, at the wheel of a Proton.
Peugeot UK do not plan to appeal the decision.
Updated results:
1. Wilks-Pugh (Skoda Fabia Super2000
3. McRae-Hayes (Proton Satria Super2000)
3. Greer-Roberts (Mitsubishi Lancer)
etc.
photo: Peugeot