VIDEO. Oliver Solberg penalized one minute for donuts

Always very comfortable on special shows Oliver Solberg (Skoda) went all out to beat Fergus Greensmith in a duel on the circuit of rallycross from Lousada (SS15 of Rally of Portugal 2023, 3,36 km). Putting on a show is in the DNA of the Solberg family, the young Nordic performed a pair of donuts in an area where there were absolutely no spectators and no danger.

The 1 minute penalty is for the fans 🍩 pic.twitter.com/lZx6b5ek9b

— Oliver Solberg 🍩 (@OliverSolberg01) May 14, 2023

However, the regulations prohibit this type of spectacular demonstration and it was certain last night that a penalty would be imposed on the Torsby boy. The offense is normally punished by 5 minutes. The college of commissioners, however, decided to only allocate him one minute, which is completely incomprehensible. Either the rule was broken or it wasn't. Oliver Solberg finds himself in 2^e WRC2 position behind Fergus Greensmith.

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Petter Solberg wanted to react on his Twitter account. The retired rally and rallycross driver supports his son: “Motorsport is all about entertainment – ​​fun, fun, and for the fans! I've always loved doing the show, and Oliver feels the same way. He was very excited to be on the famous Lousada stage in front of so many people and wanted to give something back.

Of course, rules are rules – he just wanted to do something a little more for the fans in a closed, safe space, on an area that is just entertainment. It's like that. »

Motorsport is all about entertainment – ​​fun, enjoyment, and for the fans! I've always liked to put on a show, and @OliverSolberg01 is the same. He was super excited to be on the famous Lousada track in front of so many people and wanted to give something back 🤩 (1/2) pic.twitter.com/9iPKzhWbbe

— Petter Solberg (@Petter_Solberg) May 14, 2023