P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Luca Marini has called for Safety Commission discussions after Saturday’s Austrian MotoGP Sprint start.
The start of Saturday’s Austrian MotoGP Sprint was marred by a dramatic incident involving Francesco Bagnaia and Fermin Aldeguer spinning their rear tyres on the dirty side of the grid, causing chaos among riders. Luca Marini, who started 13th, highlighted the dangerous situation and the need to address grid cleanliness and bike setup issues to prevent such incidents. Marini emphasized the importance of track conditions and aggressive ride-height devices contributing to the difficulties faced by riders during the start. Joan Mir, who started on the clean side, described the chaotic situation that unfolded and raised concerns about black paint on grid lines possibly playing a role in the incident. Despite the challenges faced during the sprint race, Sunday’s grand prix start proceeded smoothly without any further incidents.
