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| Marco Bezzecchi apologizes after marshal incident at Czech MotoGP in Brno and receives suspension, impacting the championship battle. |
JAKARTA - MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has issued an apology after making contact with a track marshal following a crash during the Czech MotoGP sprint race in Brno on Saturday (June 21, 2026), a case that led to his suspension from Sunday’s main race.
The incident occurred in the closing stages of the sprint race at the Brno Circuit, when Bezzecchi crashed while running inside the top five. The fall cost him valuable points in the championship battle.
Hours after the race, footage surfaced showing Bezzecchi making contact with a marshal during the recovery of his crashed bike. The situation escalated when the motorcycle reportedly revved as it was being lifted, triggering a spontaneous reaction from the Italian rider.
Aprilia Racing initially appealed the sanction imposed by FIM MotoGP stewards but the appeal was rejected. The team later accepted the ruling and chose not to pursue the matter further.
In an official statement posted on social media, Bezzecchi expressed regret over his actions.
“I would like to apologise to the entire MotoGP community for my behaviour toward the trackside marshal,” he said.
“I’m also sorry because I know how much effort and sacrifice marshals make to ensure our safety.”
“This behaviour shouldn’t happen and there is no justification for it. I apologise to everyone, Aprilia Racing and all of my fans.”
On Sunday morning, Bezzecchi also visited the marshal post where the incident occurred to personally apologize.
The suspension means Bezzecchi will miss the main race at the Czech Grand Prix, potentially affecting his lead in the championship standings. He currently holds a 15-point advantage over teammate Jorge Martin.
Martin, meanwhile, still faces long lap penalties from a previous incident but now has an opportunity to reduce the gap. Marc Marquez could also close the points deficit further with another strong podium finish.
The situation adds further pressure on Aprilia Racing amid a series of recent internal and on-track incidents affecting the team’s momentum.
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