Aprilia’s enchantment towards Marco Bezzecchi’s suspension from the Brno MotoGP has been rejected by the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel.
Marco Bezzecchi’s suspension was introduced by the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel following an investigation into the accident that occurred through the Brno dash after Bezzecchi crashed by pushing a marshal who was making an attempt to retrieve his bike.
Aprilia filed an enchantment shortly after the suspension was introduced at 19:52 native time in Brno. The enchantment listening to came about from 20:05 to twenty:37 and was attended by Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, Aprilia Racing Workforce Supervisor Paolo Bonora, MotoGP Stewards Committee members Simon Crafal, Tamara Matco and Andres Somolinos.
Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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A press release from the stewards confirmed that the enchantment had been rejected and that Bezzecchi’s suspension from the Czech Grand Prix was upheld.
The FIM MotoGP Stewards rejected the enchantment for the next causes:
“The FIM Attraction Stewards have rigorously thought-about the submissions made on behalf of the riders and the proof submitted, together with video footage, official studies and the circumstances surrounding the incident,” a stewards assertion stated.
“Whereas the Appeals Board acknowledges that riders concerned in an accident could expertise frustration, disappointment and heightened feelings within the speedy aftermath of an accident, such circumstances can not excuse or justify a bodily assault on circuit officers finishing up their official duties.
“Circuit marshals and different security personnel are elementary to the secure conduct of motorbike sports activities. They function in harmful environments and infrequently place themselves in shut proximity to transferring bikes and different hazards with a view to shield rivals and facilitate the secure continuation of occasions. Our sport depends on these personnel to hold out their obligations with out concern of intimidation, abuse or bodily assault.”
Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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“The rules of sporting conduct require that each one members deal with officers, marshals and volunteers with respect always. Bodily contact of an aggressive nature in direction of circuit security officers represents a severe departure from these requirements and undermines the mutual belief and respect on which the secure operation of the Championship relies upon.”
“The Attraction Board considers it notably vital that the particular person concerned was a marshal who was actively engaged in recovering the rider’s machine after the accident. Such personnel had been performing solely for the protection of the rider, the protection of the occasion and the orderly conduct of the competitors.”
Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Brno MotoGP.
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“Bodily assaults on marshals are fully unacceptable in skilled motorsport and won’t be tolerated whatever the circumstances that led to the incident. Failure to reply appropriately to such habits dangers sending the unsuitable message to rivals all through the Championship and is inconsistent with the governing physique’s obligation to guard officers, volunteers and staff who contribute to the game.”
“Having regard to the seriousness of the conduct, the place of these concerned as circuit security officers, the necessity to uphold applicable requirements of conduct and the necessity for particular and common deterrence, the Attraction Panel is happy that the Stewards Panel was entitled to conclude that the rider’s conduct was prejudicial to the pursuits of the game.”
“The Appellate Assessment Board additional concluded that the sanctions imposed had been proportionate to the seriousness of the infringement and had been inside the affordable vary of penalties accessible to the Assessment Board. Accordingly, the enchantment is dismissed and the unique judgment is affirmed in its entirety.”
