The MotoGP Sprint race at Motegi delivered a bitter pill for Alex Marquez following a costly first-lap mistake. Starting from fifth on the grid, the Catalan rider lost control of his machine at Turn 3 right after the lights went out, triggering a chaotic multi-rider incident that abruptly ended the race for both Pedro Acosta and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
The FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel swiftly investigated the Turn 3 mishap and ruled the #73 rider at fault for breaching Article 1.21.2 of the world championship regulations regarding dangerous riding on opening laps. Consequently, the Gresini Racing competitor was handed a double long lap penalty to be served during Sunday's Grand Prix race at the Japanese venue.
Showing profound remorse after the chequered flag, the Spanish rider openly shouldered the blame and accepted the sanction handed down by race direction without complaint. While the dramatic tangle ruined the afternoon for multiple riders, paddock officials confirmed that all involved escaped the high-speed drama without any serious physical injuries, shifting the focus entirely to tomorrow's recovery mission.
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