Motorcycling: Marquez Penalized at Assen GP, Drops to 10th Place
Rider Called to Testify Before Stewards
Spanish rider Marc Márquez was called to testify before the stewards following his MotoGP Grand Prix at Assen, resulting in a prolonged wait before speaking with the Race Directorate.
Data Does Not Convince Judges
Márquez’s team, Gresini, presented data to the judges, but it did not persuade them. As a result, a 16-second penalty was imposed, added to his final time, citing excessively low tire pressure.
Significant Consequences
The penalty resulted in Márquez dropping from his initial fourth-place finish to tenth place, resulting in a loss of seven points. This setback now puts him 58 points behind the leader, Jorge Martín.