Honda’s Marc Marquez avoids penalty for Portugal crash
The Spaniard will return at Le Mans this weekend — the 1,000th grand prix
10 May 2023 - 17:05
byAgency Staff
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Honda rider Marc Marquez. Picture: MIRCO LAZZARI GP/BETTY IMAGES
Honda rider Marc Marquez will not serve a double long lap penalty imposed for his crash with Miguel Oliveira in Portugal, the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) said on Tuesday.
Marquez was granted a stay of execution last month on the penalty imposed after the six-time premier class champion locked up and barged straight into Oliveira, with both crashing out in the season-opener.
Marquez apologised for his mistake and accepted a double long lap penalty for the second round in Argentina, but was then ruled out of the race due to a hand fracture that also forced him to sit out his home Spanish Grand Prix.
The court of appeal considered the punishment imposed on the Spaniard as served by his non-participation in Argentina.
“Marc Marquez is hence allowed to compete in the next race in which he will be able to participate without further sanction,” the FIM said.
Marquez, who won his last title in 2019, has scored only seven points this season after finishing third in the sprint race in Portugal.
Marquez will return at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans this weekend, the 1,000th grand prix in world championship motorcycle racing.
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Honda’s Marc Marquez avoids penalty for Portugal crash
The Spaniard will return at Le Mans this weekend — the 1,000th grand prix
Honda rider Marc Marquez will not serve a double long lap penalty imposed for his crash with Miguel Oliveira in Portugal, the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) said on Tuesday.
Marquez was granted a stay of execution last month on the penalty imposed after the six-time premier class champion locked up and barged straight into Oliveira, with both crashing out in the season-opener.
Marquez apologised for his mistake and accepted a double long lap penalty for the second round in Argentina, but was then ruled out of the race due to a hand fracture that also forced him to sit out his home Spanish Grand Prix.
The court of appeal considered the punishment imposed on the Spaniard as served by his non-participation in Argentina.
“Marc Marquez is hence allowed to compete in the next race in which he will be able to participate without further sanction,” the FIM said.
Marquez, who won his last title in 2019, has scored only seven points this season after finishing third in the sprint race in Portugal.
Marquez will return at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans this weekend, the 1,000th grand prix in world championship motorcycle racing.
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