Always very accommodating at Oliver's specials Solberg The ŠKODA Team did its best to beat Fergus Greensmith in a duel on the Losada Rallycross Circuit (SS15 of the 2023 Rally Portugal, 3.36 km). Putting on a show is ingrained in the Solberg family DNA, and the young Scandinavian performed a pair of donuts in an area where there were absolutely no spectators and no danger.
One minute from the penalty kick is reserved for the fans 🍩 pic.twitter.com/lZx6b5ek9b
– Oliver Solberg (@OliverSolberg01) May 14, 2023
However, regulations prohibit this type of spectacular demonstration and it was certain last night that a penalty would be imposed on the Torsby boy. The crime is usually punished with 5 minutes. But the commissioners decided to devote only one minute to him, which is completely incomprehensible. Either the rule was broken or it wasn't. Oliver Solberg finds himself in 2H WRC2 position behind Fergus Greensmith.
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Petter Solberg wanted to respond 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 putting on a show, and Oliver feels the same way. He was so excited to be on the famous Losada 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 an enclosed, safe space, in an entertainment-only area. thus. »
Motorsport is all about entertainment – fun, enjoyment and for the fans! I've always loved giving a show, and @OliverSolberg01 himself. He was so 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
– Peter Solberg (@Pitter_Solberg) May 14, 2023
