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MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin has been handed a three-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Dutch TT at Assen after a near-miss with Raul Fernandez in qualifying
MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin received a three-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Dutch TT at Assen due to a near-miss with Raul Fernandez in qualifying. Martin, riding for Pramac Ducati, encountered the incident as he gestured at rivals in the first two turns while Fernandez was on a fast lap. This penalty moved Martin down to fifth place instead of starting on the front row with his rival Pecco Bagnaia. The penalty announcement, made after a delay, prevented Martin from commenting. This incident adds to Martin’s close call earlier in the weekend with Jack Miller and raises difficulties for him in challenging Bagnaia. The penalty issuance was marred by errors in time and session information, highlighting ongoing issues with FIM MotoGP stewards.
