Exemplary punishment for two cheat mechanics in Max Racing

In Q2 of Moto3 there was some nasty action by two mechanics. Sterylgarda Husqvarna Max Team At the entrance of the Moto3 pits at Motorland Aragón, he tried to stop Madrid rider Adrián ‘Pitito’ Fernández. Tech3 Racingjoin the pitlane to catch the ‘good’ group on the track so they can improve their position on the grid.

According to the FIM statement, the two mechanics acted reprehensibly by interfering “in an aggressive and dangerous manner when the rider was leaving the pit box” and touching Fernandes’ bike. It was Max Biaggi’s third mechanic on the team to escape punishment, who arrived after Tech 3 Racing had two teammates confront Adrian’s crew chief.

Apparently, KTM member French team owner Hervé Poncharal and IRTA president posted a video on his social networks and provided telemetry data before a protest before the FIM Stewards Panel. rice field. indicates that Pitito also activated the brakes on his KTM. The Panel has issued exemplary sanctions. Each he is fined €2,000 and he is disqualified from two races.

For bureaucratic reasons, due to immigration and travel restrictions (Japan and Thailand), members of the team in question cannot be replaced for the next two races, potentially causing security issues for the driver (Ayumu Sasaki). There is a nature. The two-race ban has been postponed for the upcoming Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix.

Team owner and four-time world champion Max Biaggi said via social media: “This is unacceptable behavior. I publicly apologize to Tech3 Racing Team and Adrian Fernandes.

A unilateral and dangerous act that can never be justified by our Code of Ethics! Those responsible will be justly punished. “