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Shocking news from the Royal Rally of Scandinavia, where the stewards disqualified Robert Kolcak for comments and gestures to a race scrutineer.
A driver was disqualified from the Royal Rally of Scandinavia for making inappropriate comments towards a race official.
Robert Kolcak of Chooligan Racing team was removed from the race following a hearing by stewards.
The incident occurred during a routine safety stop at the European Rally Championship event.
Kolcak breached articles 12.2.1.f and 12.2.1.l of the FIA International Sporting Code.
His offensive comment and gesture towards the official were deemed serious by the stewards.
The stewards emphasized the importance of event officials working in a harassment-free environment.
Kolcak’s explanation of adrenaline and not recognizing the official was rejected as a mitigation for his behavior.