Having considered the matter extensively in an exceptional hearing held in Geneva on May 6, the Stewards were informed by the competitor that they simply used fuel supplied by an independent supplier with whom they have a contractual relationship.

The Stewards fully accept assurances from the team that they did not request fuel other than that compliant with FIA regulations and further the Stewards considered that their statement of being both surprised and upset at the result was genuine and heartfelt. lt is understood that the competitor has formally written to the supplier but has, to date, received no satisfactory reply.

The competitor used the opportunity to have their fuel sample independently tested and freely accept that it did not conform to the regulations.

The team, driver and co-driver will score no championship points from round 1 and all other competitors will move up one place. The no2 BMW M3 of Jean Francois and Aline Berenguer is declared the winner of the 67th edition of the Rally Moritz Costa Brava, with the no9 Porsche 911 Carrera RS of Anders and Ingrid Johnsen in 2nd and the no5 Ford Sierra Cosworth of Mats Myrsell and Esko Juntilla in 3rd.