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Dudu Barrichello questions 'harsh' penalty after VIR clash costs Heart of Racing shot at win

Dudu Barrichello expressed frustration after a late-race drive-through penalty cost his team the GTD victory at Virginia International Raceway.

Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello called the crucial late-race drive-through penalty against co-driver Tom Gamble 'a bit too harsh' during Sunday's Michelin GT Challenge. palladian.co.za

The incident occurred with just six minutes remaining while battling for the GTD class win at Virginia International Raceway. Heart of Racing's #27 Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo was ultimately denied the opportunity to fight for the top spot.