P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A single long lap in the Catalan Grand Prix seems incompatible with Franco Morbidelli’s recent tendency to break MotoGP rules
The recent light sanction given to VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli following the MotoGP sprint race at the Catalan Grand Prix brings attention once again to the flaws in the current rules.
Morbidelli and Gresini Racing’s Fermin Aldeguer were both penalized for causing crashes in the main race after incidents involving Aprilia riders Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi.
Despite previous penalties for similar actions, the long lap penalties issued to Morbidelli and Aldeguer were the same as before, raising questions about the effectiveness of the system.
Incidents are judged on their individual merits, with mitigating circumstances often playing a significant role in determining the penalty.
While the sanction regime may be more lenient in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories show a willingness to impose stricter penalties for dangerous behavior on track.
