Official Moto2 Japanese Grand Prix: Fabio Quartararo disqualified!

Sadly, the news of the disqualification of Fabio Quartararo has just been made official.

Fabio himself announces 0,02 bar. This is probably the average of the data retransmitted by the rear rim transmitter, not a measurement taken on arrival.

Here is our translation of the press release concerned.

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FIM MotoGP Stewards Committee

NOTICE OF SANCTION

A: The team of Fabio QUARTARARO, rider n°20 in the Moto2 category.

Dear Sir,

In accordance with article 3.5.5 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, we confirm our decision.

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On October 21, 2018 during the Moto2 race of the MOTUL GRAND PRIX DU JAPAN, your machine

failed the post-race technical inspection, in the sense that the rear tire pressure was found to be lower than the parameters advised by the Official Supplier. This contravenes article 2.5.4.9.1. of the FIM World Championships Grand Prix Regulations.

Summons

You have been summoned to a hearing with the MotoGP Stewards Committee. You attended the hearing and admitted the facts presented.

Sanction

For the above reason, the FIM MotoGP Stewards Committee has imposed a disqualification on you from the Moto2 race of the MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN.

Right of appeal

In accordance with articles 3.4.2, 3.4.6 and 3.4.7 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, you have the right to appeal this decision of the MotoGP Stewards Committee to the FIM Appeal Stewards. A notice of appeal must be made within 30 minutes of the date and time of this notification, accompanied by a security deposit of €1320. The appeal can be made to the IRTA, who can also arrange for payment of the security deposit.

Sincerely,

FIM MotoGP Stewards Committee