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MotoGP’s new stewarding regime under Simon Crafar has generally been very popular with riders – but not today
In the final sprint of the MotoGP season, the new chief steward Simon Crafar faced criticism from Joan Mir and Jack Miller. Crafar, a former race winner, took over the role at the beginning of the year and had been praised for his transparency with riders. However, Miller’s collision with Aldeguer in Valencia created a major controversy under Crafar’s leadership.
During the incident, Miller hit Aldeguer at Turn 2, leading to a penalty for Miller based on the stewards’ decision. Despite the contact that affected Aldeguer’s bike, he managed to stay on track. Both riders had different perspectives on the incident, with Aldeguer accepting the penalty but acknowledging the impact on his race.
Miller, on the other hand, believed the penalty was unjust, citing previous incidents involving Aldeguer where no penalties were imposed. The debate between the riders highlighted the challenges faced by the stewards in maintaining fairness and order on the track.
