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“I couldn’t see anything” – Why Oliveira lost Motegi MotoGP top-six finish
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira had a strong performance in wet conditions at Motegi, but had to pit early due to poor visibility caused by the heavy spray. He admitted that he couldn’t see anything and struggled to find reference points for braking and cornering. Honda rider Joan Mir also faced visibility issues due to a problem with his helmet, resulting in a drop from seventh to twelfth place. RNF MotoGP Racing teammate Raul Fernandez was frustrated by a long-lap penalty for not passing the correct side of the number marker in the pitlane during the bike change. He criticized the penalties in the championship, stating that they need improvement.
Source: motorsport
