Adrian Fernandez and the Leopard Racing squad secured a massive legal victory after the FIM International Court of Appeal (CAI) officially overturned the disqualification penalties initially handed down at the start of the 2026 Moto3 World Championship season.
The high-stakes dispute erupted earlier this year when the governing body penalized the Spanish rider across the opening six grand prix weekends over alleged irregularities involving two engine blocks, pointing to compromised seals and unauthorized internal modifications.
Refusing to accept the ruling, the team launched a formal appeal highlighting fundamental procedural errors committed during the technical inspection and handling of the impounded power units after their permitted lifespan concluded.
The independent tribunal ultimately ruled entirely in favor of the outfit, ordering the motorsport federation to implement certified inspection protocols for future engine audits and mandating them to cover all legal expenses incurred throughout the proceedings.
The successful legal defense was spearheaded by renowned Belgian sports lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont, a prominent figure globally recognized for his pivotal role in landmark sporting litigations such as the historic Bosman ruling.
While the verdict marks a monumental milestone, the exact timeline for reinstating championship points and restoring the penalized engine allocations remains under review, with the federation holding a one-month window to contest the decision before Swiss civil courts.
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