Viñales receives penalty point for infriction of safety rules during qualifying

 In Moto3, News

After suffering a crash and subsequently an engine brakedown, Maverick Viñales broke safety rules while trying to get back to the pit as quick as possible, endangering himself and others. After reviewing the incident Race Direction penalised him with the application of one penalty point to his 2013 tally. Below you can find the complete press release.

During the Moto3 Qualifying practice at the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya, Spanish rider Maverick Viñales suffered a mechanical problem with his machine and entered the pit lane exit from the main straight. In doing so he crossed in front of Italian rider, Matteo Ferrari, causing him to take evasive action. Maverick Viñales also rode his machine in the opposite direction in the pitlane exit. This is an infringement of Articles 1.21.2, and 1.21.11 of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations.

Race Direction held a hearing with the rider Viñales and his team manager, where these facts were acknowledged.

The decision of Race Direction is to impose one Penalty Point on the record of Mr Viñales for the 2013 season. No appeal was lodged. The decision of the Race Direction is final.

Source: FIM

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