Lithuanian Rally Driver Caught Drunk Behind Wheel During Competition

Lithuanian rally driver V. Paškevičius has been disqualified from a competition after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred shortly after the start of the event on Saturday morning. Paškevičius, competing in the AWD+ group alongside Kamile Kazickaite, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.64 permille.

As a result of the positive alcohol test, the crew was immediately removed from the competition. The organizers stated that drivers are checked randomly. The event has now been handed over to the police for further investigation.

Team manager Stasys Tarailė stated that he has not yet spoken with V. Paškevičius about the incident and is withholding comment until he has a clearer understanding of the situation. The disqualification marks a significant setback for the driver and raises concerns about safety and adherence to regulations in motorsport.

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I will refrain from all these comments. I cannot say anything because I have not delved into this whole situation yet, so I cannot comment on anything.