Moto2 World Championship: Rider Stripped Of Podium Finish Due To Technical Violation

Moto2 World Championship: Rider Stripped Of Podium Finish Due To Technical Violation

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FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel

NOTIFICATION OF SANCTION

To: The Team of Fabio QUARTARARO, Rider No. 20 of the Moto2 Class.

Dear Sir,

According to Article 3.5.5 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, we confirm our decision.

Motive

On 21 October 2018 during the Moto2 Race of the MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN, your machine failed the post-race Technical Control, in that the rear tyre pressure was found to be lower than the parameters advised by the Official Supplier. This contravenes the Article 2.5.4.9.1. of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations.

Convocation

You were summoned to attend a hearing with the MotoGP Stewards Panel. You attended the hearing and acknowledged the facts presented.

Sanction

For the above motive, the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel has imposed on you a disqualification from Moto2 Race of the MOTUL GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN.

Right of Appeal

According to Articles 3.4.2, 3.4.6, and 3.4.7 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, you have the right to appeal against this decision of the MotoGP Stewards Panel to the FIM Appeal Stewards. A statement of appeal must be made within 30 minutes from the date and time of this notification, and accompanied by a security deposit of €1320. The appeal can be lodged with IRTA who may also arrange for guarantee of the security deposit payment.

Sincerely,

FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel

Mike Webb  Bill Cumbow  Peter Goddard

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