Malaysian GP Organizers Fined $20,700 For Improper Flagging During Friday’s Moto2 Practice

Malaysian GP Organizers Fined $20,700 For Improper Flagging During Friday’s Moto2 Practice

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2011 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2011: decision of the Race Direction On Friday 21st October at the beginning of the Moto2 Free Practice (FP1) the flag marshals didn’t display the appropriate flag at turn 10 where the track was completely wet creating a very dangerous situation for the riders, which is an infringement to the Art. 1.22.1 of the FIM Road World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. According to article 1.6.5.C. the Race Direction has decided to impose to the organiser a fine of 15.000 euros (approximately $20,700 USD). No appeal has been lodged. The decision of the Race Direction is final.

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