RNF rallies for tougher MotoGP penalties

With debate ongoing over the incidents and outcomes from last weekend’s Portimao MotoGP, CryptoDATA RNF has come out fighting for a penalty review.

Marc Marquez was given a double long lap penalty for his part in Sunday’s collision which saw the Repsol Honda rider skittle out an unsuspecting Miguel Oliveira. The Portuguese, initially declared fit, is now set to miss Argentina Grand Prix following “further testing in his hometown where further damage has been revealed”.

A statement from Oliveira’s team didn’t hold back, describing the eight-time champions’s actions as “reckless and irresponsible racing” while calling for “harsher and severe penalties from the FIM Stewards”.
 


“MotoGP races, whether it be a sprint or main races, are high-speed and high-intensity, where every rider wants to win at all costs,” the RNF statement continued. “However, such aggressive behaviour can often lead to dire consequences, not only for the riders themselves but also for their fellow competitors.
 


“The incident at the recent race between Marc Marquez and Miguel Olivera should serve as a wake-up call for riders in MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3. Thus, it is imperative that they are reminded of the severity of the punishment for any kind of reckless and irresponsible racing.
 


“CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team condemns such behaviour and strongly advocates for stricter penalties to deter future offenders including the team own riders. We urge the FIM Stewards to take quick and decisive action against such reckless riding, setting examples for the younger and upcoming riders in Moto3 and Moto2.



“We believe that safety is the top priority in any sport, and MotoGP must take necessary actions to ensure the safety of all its riders. We look forward to