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FIA explains bizarre WRC Rally Japan stage stoppage
During the FORUM8 Rally Japan, Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville and Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta encountered a stranded zero car on the Nukata Forest test, causing them to briefly stop before passing. The stage was then red-flagged by organizers. Ott Tanak and Esapekka Lappi had already started the stage when the red flags were shown. The FIA determined that the incident was triggered by spectators standing in a dangerous location. The stage was restarted after a delay of 22 minutes and further investigations have been opened to ensure safety protocols are respected.
