Jack Miller fined after clashing with Alvaro Bautista

Jack Miller fined after clashing with Alvaro Bautista at Jerez

MotoGP officials have fined Jack Miller 1000 Euros after the young Australian clashed with Alvaro Bautista in the fourth round of the 2017 MotoGP World Championship at Jerez overnight.

A frustrated Miller was demonstrably unhappy with a bold move by Bautista under brakes, that Miller believes cost him an excellent chance of another top ten finish.

The 27-lap race had opened at a frantic pace with Miller moving from tenth on the grid to 8th on the opening lap in a torrid early battle with three-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo who eventually finished third on the podium.

In the scramble for track position Miller tried to stay out of trouble and play a waiting game before the collision with Bautista ended his race.

Jack Miller – DNF

“It was a positive weekend until the race, I had good pace in practice and felt comfortable with the bike. I got a good start but got caught up with a bunch of other riders on laps three and four and almost got cleaned up a couple of times. Then Alvaro threw it in deep on the brakes, lost the front and took me out when I was on target for another top ten finish. It was real shame but the positives are that I had great pace and I can take that forward to the race at Le Mans.”

Miller pushed Bautista in frustration at his chance of a good result being taken away from him, it was for this shove that officials penalised Miller.

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FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel Notification of Sanction

To: Jack MILLER, No. 43 of the MotoGP Class
Dear Sir,
According to Article 3.5.5 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations and the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code, we confirm our decision.
Motive
On 07 May 2017 at 14:10 during the MotoGP Race of the GRAN PREMIO RED BULL DE ESPANA, at Turn 1 after an incident you were found to have pushed the other rider involved in the incident.
This contravenes Article 3.3.2.2 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations “any corrupt or fraudulent act, or any action prejudicial to the interests of the meetings or of the sport, carried out by a person or a group of persons occurring during an event.”
It is therefore an infringement of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, being detrimental to the interests of the sport and is considered a moderately serious offense.
Sanction
For the above reasons, being the first offense, the MotoGP Stewards Panel has decided to impose on you a fine of 1000 Euros according to Article 3.2.1 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Disciplinary and Arbitration Code.
Right of Appeal
According to Articles 3.4.2, 3.4.6, and 3.4.7 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, you have the right to appeal against this decision of the MotoGP Stewards Panel to the FIM Appeal Stewards. A statement of appeal must be made within 1 hour from the date and time of this notification, and accompanied by a security deposit of €1320. The appeal can be lodged with IRTA who may also arrange for guarantee ofthe security deposit payment.
Sincerely,
FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel

Dani Pedrosa victorious on home soil

Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) went on to take an impervious victory in his home Gran Premio Red Bull de España, storming away from his first pole position since Sepang 2015 and never looking back.

The MotoGP race in Jerez was race number 3000 in the World Championship and one of the riders equal third on all-time podiums proved a fitting winner.

Reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) made inroads in the points battle in second, ahead of a stunning home ride from another five-time World Champion – Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team), sharing the podium with Pedrosa to keep the parity at 146 rostrum finishes apiece for the former nemesis.