WRC privateer Martin Prokop was left fuming after a five-minute time penalty, which put him out of contention before the start of Rally Italia Sardegna. A long-time WRC participant, Prokop made his debut in a top-tier car in 2011 and has been a regular ever since. Having entered the Dakar for the first time this year, he had a shorter campaign planned this season and Italy was only his third appearance. Prokop's chance to deliver a strong result became highly unlikely even before the first stage as he received a five-minute penalty for breaking the seal of his car's transmission. "Thanks to the stewards for the five-minute penalty. I'm really angry about this. I have completely lost...
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