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Motorcycling-Bezzecchi Suspended From Czech Grand Prix, Bagnaia Dominates Sprint | Sports-Games
FIM stewards said the ban follows a crash in which he pushed and struck circuit marshals trying to recover his bike.
- FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel suspended MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi from Sunday's Czech Grand Prix at Brno after he struck circuit marshals following a crash on Saturday.
- Citing Article 3.3.2.2 of the FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, stewards determined the rider's actions were prejudicial to the sport; footage showed him pushing and slapping a marshal in the face.
- Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia won Saturday's sprint race, leading from start to finish and securing his first victory since Sepang by holding off pole-sitter Ai Ogura in the closing stages.
- The #72 will not race on Sunday, reducing Bezzecchi's points advantage as Spaniard Jorge Martin now trails by just 15 points; Aprilia retains appeal rights within one hour of announcement.
- On the podium, Ducati teammate Marc Marquez finished third, while VR46 Racing Team's Fabio Di Giannantonio took fourth place; Australian Jack Miller placed 14th on his Pramac Yamaha, 16 seconds behind.
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MotoGP driver Marco Bezzecchi crashes in a race in the Czech Republic. A track post wants to rescue his motorcycle – doing something that doesn't suit Bezzecchi at all. The driver gives a slap.
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