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Moto3 frontrunner Adrian Fernandez has been thrown out of the results of six of the seven rounds completed in the 2026 season
American Moto3 frontrunner Adrian Fernandez has been disqualified from the results of six out of the seven rounds in the 2026 season due to alleged engine tampering.
Fernandez was sitting in third place in the lightweight category, trailing leader Maximo Quiles by 55 points, but has now lost six top-eight finishes, including podiums.
After an investigation, MotoGP stewards found “tampering” with two sealed engines used by Fernandez, compromising the approved sealing system.
The alleged unauthorized interference with the engines violated regulations aimed at preventing major components from being replaced without approval.
As a result, Fernandez’s points in this year’s classification have been drastically reduced, affecting the championship standings.
Two rookie riders, Marco Morelli and Veda Pratama, have been elevated to the podium positions at Jerez and Le Mans as a consequence of Fernandez’s disqualifications.
