There is quite an atmosphere in MotoGP, since the category pitched its tent on the Austrian Red Bull Ring. A site which received two Grand Prix. The first took place last weekend and the second will brighten up our summer weekend. Because between the two, there was only cause for annoyance. The reunion on the track promises, but not only that. Everyone took it for granted, including the commissioners. And who cares if their leader is the eminent Freddie Spencer. For now, this experience is seen more as too much seniority than as a legitimate position…
Aleix Espargaró was received by the jury of stewards to explain his track incident in Q1 of the Austrian Grand Prix with Danilo Petrucci. An acrimonious exchange which continued in the stands and on social networks.
Nothing dramatic, especially since other more sensitive cases were treated in this Styrian arms vigil, starting with the duo Zarco-Morbidelli…But still, the pilot Aprilia made a comment questioning the capacity for discernment of this official Areopagus… “ I have respect for Freddie Spencer, but I think we need someone who raced in MotoGP no more than eight years ago » assures Pol's brother who was also summoned after a clash with Miguel Oliveira. " We need someone who has experienced the same sensations that we experience on these motorcycles and who therefore understands us. ».
Two weights, two measures ?
Another theme is that of sanctions, judged by I will spread too dissimilar, particularly with regard to the caliber and importance of the pilots involved. “ What bothers me is that the same actions are not always evaluated in the same way. A rule is a rule and it doesn't matter if the rider ultimately crashes or not or if he was leading the race or not or if contact occurs between two riders fighting for twentieth position in Moto3 or between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi. We must greatly improve the fairness of the treatment given to different drivers ».
However, being a Steward is not an easy task and the different contacts in racing can have many interpretations. “ I understand that it's not easy for them to judge, but it's not easy for me to try to get into the top 10 with Aprilia either." dates Aleix Espargaro. “It is not easy for my engineers to prepare the bike and It's not easy for my wife to be a mother either. It's difficult for everyone and I think there is room for improvement for the commissioners. It's not just me who thinks so, we all agree ". And to think that these Thursday meetings were supposed to clarify things to better appease them…
