Sebastien Ogier was warned about his language.
Sebastien’s Ogier Got a warning of his language after the Jyväskylä World Rally.
According to the jury, Ogier used inappropriate language in the prize giving. World Champion commented on last year’s rally where Kalle Rovanperä drove out of the top spot.
Ogier said he remembers how all the members of the stable had a “shit mood” a year ago. The French driver won, but the winning dreams of the favorite of the home audience were on the closing day.
The FIA MediaDelegization of the International Automobile Federation reported on slips to a jury that considered the word shit inappropriate.
– The jury knows that this word is often used to express emotions. However, the FIA is committed to not being used in public, as in media events, for example, in the decision.
Ogier had left the race site at the time of hearing the jury, so he was represented by Toyota’s sports director Kaj Lindström. Lindström apologized to Ogier’s language.
– He said that the driver was not intended to offend anyone in his choice of words. It was only about remembering last year’s bad results, Lindström explained, according to the jury.
The rules tight
Sébastien Ogier is one of the friends of Ouninpohja. Vesa Pöppönen / All Over Press
The warning is based on FII’s very strict new rules.
According to the rules that came into force this season, for example, swearing, inappropriate behavior and statements are punished. The penalties are the most severe in the F1 series, where thousands of euros can be fined.
Ogier did not receive fines for his choice of words because he did not injure anyone and praised the Jyväskylä rally before his statement.
Rovanperä drove to a victory in Jyväskylä. The rally season will continue in Paraguay on the last weekend of August.