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MotoGP has detailed how its penalty protocol for the 2026 season will work
The FIM MotoGP stewards panel has introduced its penalty protocol for the 2026 season to govern its assessment of various racing incidents. Simon Crafar, a former racer and current TV pundit, continues to lead the stewarding panel, with his balanced approach earning praise from riders. The penalty protocol document for the 2026 season was released before the Thailand Grand Prix. The guidelines encompass slow riding on the racing line, on-track incidents, and emphasize safety, fairness, consistency, and common sense in steward intervention. Incidents will be assessed case-by-case, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses, and the stewards reserve the right to adjust protocols as needed for exceptional circumstances.
