They explained the front bumper was not an original part produced by Hyundai Motorsport but a copy, and that it was used as a replacement for the original bumper during testing.
The part was fitted to the car in error by the team Red Grey, which prepares Suninen’s car on behalf of Hyundai Motorsport.
Suninen’s disqualification means Škoda Fabia Rally2 driver Emil Lindholm, who finished 7.7sec behind in the rally, takes home maximum points. Egon Kaur and Hayden Paddon also gained a position to complete the new podium.