At Mugello, an incident went completely unnoticed: Luca marini Marini was hit by Raul Fernandez during the main race, but there was no video footage. It might seem crazy in 2026, but that's exactly what happened. As a result, Marini complained to race control, and Raul Fernandez was indeed demoted from eighth to ninth place after data analysis. Before starting a weekend on a circuit where he performed very well last year, Marini says he's ready for the challenge and will try to put this racing incident behind him.
For GP OneLuca Marini recounted in detail what had happened to him in the Tuscan hills. « I had an incredible start, with some great battles right from the first lap, and I gained quite a few positions.I was really motivated, but then I saw on the scoreboard that Raul was behind me. I thought to myself, "We'll see," and indeed, he hit me at turn 10 and sent me into the gravel. He received a penalty at the end of the race, but hey, these things happenI managed to avoid crashing after the contact, but it completely ruined my race. he declared.
And, in fact, it was his word against hers, but race control untangled the truth from the lies. "At first, the situation was a bit strange. It was complicated, especially since they didn't have the footage of the race." But they made the decision they felt was the most appropriate.Is there any room for maneuver? No, they are the ones who decide. If I had returned to the pits without protesting, Raul would not have been penalized. » he added.
He is now focusing on Balaton Park, a circuit where he had success last year. « Last year, we had a great weekend in Hungary We were competitive from the start. Naturally, our goal is to repeat that performance and improve our result. I think it's possible, because we've made progress in all areas since last year. I hope that the more demanding circuit will allow us to demonstrate our full potential. » he concluded.
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Photo: HRC
Cover photo: HRC
