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Jack Miller has been fined and given a delayed FP2 start for “irresponsible riding” in Friday’s Austrian MotoGP practice.
Jack Miller has been fined €1,000 and banned from participating in the first five minutes of Saturday’s practice session at the Austrian MotoGP due to an incident involving his Pramac Yamaha during Friday’s session. The penalty was imposed because Miller continued to ride on the racing line despite smoke coming from his YZR-M1, breaching various sporting regulations related to rider responsibility.
Following Miller’s incident, Fabio Quartararo and Miller’s teammate Miguel Oliveira later crashed at Turn 6, potentially due to fluid on the track. Quartararo mentioned seeing marshals addressing the fluid on the track, raising concerns.
The FIM MotoGP Stewards outlined Miller’s actions and noted violations of specific rules regarding rider behavior, leading to his penalty for not following instructions during the technical problem. Miller clarified that there was no oil leak from his bike and he rode cautiously despite the issue.
Despite not showing the Black Flag with Orange Disc, the Stewards emphasized that the rider is ultimately responsible in such situations, resulting in Miller’s penalty for the next practice session. Miller reflected on the tumultuous day and his efforts to mitigate risks during the technical malfunction.
