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A bizarre pit entry collision during Moto2 practice at the Thailand Grand Prix at Buriram ended with both riders sanctioned as a marshal was “placed at extreme risk”.
During Moto2 practice at the Thailand Grand Prix, a bizarre pit entry collision occurred involving Zonta van den Goorbergh and Tony Arbolino, resulting in both riders facing sanctions as a marshal was endangered. The incident, captured on video, showed van den Goorbergh colliding with Arbolino at the pit entry, narrowly avoiding a more serious outcome as a marshal was approaching the scene. Following an investigation by the stewards, Arbolino received a three-place grid penalty, while van den Goorbergh was handed a pitlane start penalty for their roles in the dangerous situation. The stewards’ verdict highlighted Arbolino’s failure to follow marshals’ instructions to take the service road, leading to the grid penalty, and criticized van den Goorbergh for not slowing down despite the obstructed pitlane, putting the marshal at significant risk. Despite the incident, Arbolino, aged 24, continued in the weekend’s events, while the 18-year-old van den Goorbergh, son of former MotoGP racer Jurgen, faced consequences for his part in the collision.
