P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lap count “error” means Thai Moto2 race result changed to half-points
Manuel Gonzalez, the winner of the Thai Moto2 race, and the other top 15 finishers on Sunday will now receive only half points due to a decision by the FIM. The opening round for the 765cc class experienced two restarts because of racing incidents, including an accident involving David Alonso. The restarts were tumultuous, with red flags appearing again on the opening lap of the second restart due to a collision between Sergio Garcia and Barry Baltus. The final Moto2 start was held over seven laps, with Gonzalez ultimately winning the race. However, an error in the total race distance completed resulted in revised points allocation, with Gonzalez now scoring 12.5 points for his victory. The FIM has issued a statement explaining the error and the corrective actions taken to ensure similar incidents are avoided in the future.
