The life of a pilot is definitely not simple. It is so intense that one might even wonder if it really belongs to him. So he plays it every time he hits the track with his motorcycle. A doubt which arose when there was talk of a possible sanction for Marc Márquez due to his absence at the FIM Award in Monaco. We will still remember that he is coming out of an operation on his right shoulder...
Marc Márquez had a narrow escape. For not having gone to FIM gala on the rock of Monaco, Sunday evening, he could have been sanctioned. Article 60.7 of the FIM Sporting Code specifies thatA driver who has won a world title, in any class or discipline whatsoever, must be present, at the expense of the FIM, during the ceremony. A driver who does not attend the ceremony will be subject to a fine ranging from 10 to 000 Swiss francs. »
It is a panel of FIM judges who evaluate the justifications. So, for example, in 2011, Casey Stoner, MotoGP champion, was sanctioned. Years ago, his compatriot Mick Doohan had also skipped the gala. He said he didn't have time to arrive. He was fined 10 Swiss francs. The Australian appealed and, through lawyers, proved that he could not attend the gala. The sanction was revoked.
Fortunately, in the case of Marc Márquez, the justification seems more than clear: he had surgery on his right shoulder last Wednesday. He was released Thursday afternoon and the gala was Sunday. In addition, the pilot himself sent a video message from his home in Cervera. “ Hello everyone. As you know, they operated on me. Congratulations to all the champions who are present. I hope to be there next year”, did he declare. Additionally, for her representation, her father, Juliá, who received the award, and her agent, Emilio Alzamora, like brother Álex, as Moto2 champion, were present.
To be certain that reason prevailed, the media Trademarks consulted the president of the International Federation to get his version: “obviously, we will not sanction Marc Márquez for reasons we all know. He even wanted to come, but the doctors stopped him,” he said. We are relieved...
