In the clash between the Honda of Joan Mir and the Ducati of Alex Marquez, the stewards made a decision in MotoGP. An investigation was announced during the Grand Prix, with an announcement of investigations after the race. And finally, the sanction fell quite quickly. Namely, a penalty in the form of a long-lap, which must be executed during the next Grand Prix. Namely, on Sunday and not during the sprint event.
MotoGP: Joan Mir expected more than a simple penalty
Logically, it was the Spanish driver from Gresini who was sanctioned. But for the victim of this very impressive crash, punishing Alex Marquez is not enough. Indeed, the Honda driver would like his tormentor to come and apologize in person. Has this happened in the meantime in Motegi? Probable answer during the next MotoGP Grand Prix, in Australia, on the Phillip Island track.
“He went wide, then I took the opportunity to overtake him, we changed direction and when I was in the middle of turn 12, he hit me violently at the back, his bike crashed. stuck between my saddle and my swing arm. I went straight into the gravel. It’s incredible, it’s crazy what happened. I expect an apology. I need an apology, when you destroy someone’s race, I want them to tell me they’re sorry, if they really mean it. It’s normal for me to be angry. This isn’t the first time this kind of thing has happened with him.” declared Joan Mir, after the Japanese event.
Article published on 06/10/2024 at 4:44 p.m.
