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The MotoGP stewards’ decision to rule ‘no further action’ on Miguel Oliveira and Fabio Quartararo’s collision in Mugello went down extremely poorly with Quartararo.
The MotoGP stewards’ decision to take ‘no further action’ on Miguel Oliveira and Fabio Quartararo’s collision in Mugello upset Quartararo, who called the situation “sad” and compared speaking with the panel to “talking to a wall.” Quartararo left the Mugello sprint after Oliveira’s move led to a crash involving both riders. Quartararo expressed disappointment in the decision, suggesting the incident was more than just a racing incident. He emphasized that he wasn’t seeking a penalty for Oliveira but was dissatisfied with the process. Oliveira defended his move as a legitimate overtaking attempt, implying that penalizing such moves would be harsh. This incident adds to recent criticisms by riders like Zarco about the stewarding decisions in MotoGP.