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RelatedPosts From mangled wreck to stage win – Saood Variawa takes stage 3! 16 hours ago Dakar bites again as Loeb rolls 20 hours ago In an identical fate that eliminated Carlos Sainz from the Dakar, the FIA inspected the roll cage in Loeb’s Dacia Sandrider and deemed it unsafe to continue. In spite of […]
Prodrive claimed the damaged rollcage element wasn’t structurally important. The FIA, however, maintained its stance. Consequently, Loeb was ultimately disqualified from the race. This decision stood firm in the face of Prodrive’s argument. It underscores the FIA’s prioritization of safety regulations. Ultimately, the integrity of the competition was upheld by enforcing the rules strictly.