Wilson, who was driving at 89 kilometres per hour in a 70 kph zone, was given the punishment as a result of his previous speeding offences in Sweden and in Spain earlier this season. As such the stewards judged him to be a 'regular offender'.
A statement from the stewards explained:
"The stewards received a report from the clerk of the course stating that competitor #9, entrant of the Stobart VK M-Sport Ford Rally team, driver Matthew Wilson and co-driver, Michael Orr, have been reported by the police for speeding on November 18 at 09.38 hours.
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