The race stewards have given their verdict on the violent crash that occurred during the Malaysian Grand Prix, involving Jack Miller, Brad Binder and Fabio Quartararo. No sanctions were retained against the drivers. The officials nevertheless decided this Sunday in Sepang by fining Jorge Martin …
MotoGP race stewards in Malaysia have made their decision regarding the major accident that involved Jack Miller, Brad Binder et fabio quartararo during the first lap of the Grand Prix. After a thorough investigation, they concluded that no further action was necessary. Their report states that they examined several camera angles and described the circumstances of the incident: " On the first lap, the group of drivers exited Turn 1 and began the change of direction towards Turn 2. As a result of the convergence of the lines, the rear of the #73 (Miller) made contact with the front of the #33 (Binder), causing the #33 to lift and completely dislodge its fairing. The collision path of the #20 (Quartararo) then caused another collision with the #20 and #33. » The commissioners added that none of the pilots had acted irregularly.
Commissioners explain themselves in Malaysia
Although Binder et Quarterly left with bumps and bruises, if so Miller required medical attention on the track after the red flag was displayed. Fortunately, he did not suffer any serious injuries. Francesco Guidotti, the team manager KTM, argued for this incident to be considered a racing incident, with which the commissioners clearly agreed.
What's more, George Martin was sentenced to a fine of €500 for a dangerous exit during the warm-up. The stewards recalled that the team is responsible for safe release of the pilot, stressing that a team member must ensure that no driver approaches the pit lane before releasing the rider.
Despite this sanction, Martin leaves Sepang with 24 points ahead of the game championnat, with just one round to go, ahead Pecco Bagnaia. Tensions are mounting as the final race of the season approaches, and every detail could matter.
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