FIA issues huge points deduction and five-minute penalty after driver hits official

FIA imposes major points cut and five-minute sanction after official collision

The Rally Finland, a pivotal round in the 2025 World Rally Championship, took an unexpected turn when Hyundai’s Ott Tänak faced a significant setback due to an altercation with a scrutineer. Tänak, known for his aggressive driving style and 2019 championship win, found himself amidst controversy after an incident during the rally’s seventh stage. Struggling with an overheating engine caused by earlier damage to his i20N Rally 1 car, Tänak was un…

FIA issues huge points deduction and five-minute penalty after driver hits official

The FIA has issued a suspended points deduction and a five-minute penalty after a driver was found to have struck an official.