Semerad originally scored a fine second
place behind P-WRC winner Patrik Flodin, but at post-event
scrutineering, part of his Mitsubishi Lancer's front suspension was
found to be different to the homologated version.
Semerad, and technical chief Ivan
Matousek, were summonsed to appear in front of the stewards to
explain their situation. Semerad and Matousek said they received the
front upper suspension plates from the supplier, but failed to check
them for compliance with the homologation form.
With the suspension parts in breech of
Article 254-7.4.1, which states “It will be possible to use upper
suspension plates homologated as a Group N Option Variant”, the
Stewards took the decision to exclude Semerad from the final results.
The Czech's exclusion from the rally
promoted Michal Kosciuszko up to second in the final results, as well
as third overall in the final P-WRC standings.
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