MotoGP: Di Giannantonio Faces Penalty, Loses Fifth Place in Australian Sprint
MotoGP Overview
MotoGP witnessed a tense moment during the sprint race at Phillip Island when Fabio Di Giannantonio faced a penalty. Following the race, stewards opened an investigation into his tire pressure adherence.
Impact of the Penalty
After reviewing the data, it was confirmed that Di Giannantonio did not comply with the tire pressure rules, resulting in an eight-second penalty. This dramatically changed his finishing position from fifth to seventh. Meanwhile, riders Franco Morbidelli and Raúl Fernández advanced to fifth and sixth places respectively.
Tire Pressure Regulations
- Regulations enforced since the British Grand Prix 2023
- Caused multiple penalties in Jerez due to wet conditions
- Rules relaxed for certain conditions like rain
In earlier races, notable incidents occurred, such as Marc Márquez receiving a penalty for low tire pressure, a situation that also befell Di Giannantonio, Jack Miller, and Luca Marini in the GP of Aragón.
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