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Martin’s Indian GP zipper drama and no penalty explained
ich allow us to communicate with the riders on track,” explained MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb. “But what we didn’t have was a secure system that allowed us to transmit specific messages to all the riders within a certain time frame. What we wanted to do was introduce a system that allowed us to advise all the riders of specific mechanical or equipment issues, enforce regulations, or warn them of potential penalties for infringements.”The new rider communication system, introduced in 2022, allows the Race Director to communicate directly with the riders via the dashboard in their bikes. This system proved crucial in Martin’s case, as it allowed race control to promptly inform him of the leathers issue and give him an opportunity to fix it. With the issue resolved, Martin was able to avoid a black flag penalty and finish the race without any further incidents.Martin’s lucky escape showcases the importance of rider communication systems in maintaining safety and enforcing regulations in MotoGP. It also highlights the efforts made by the series and equipment manufacturers, like Alpinestars, to address and prevent similar issues in the future.
Source: The Race
