OPINION: Aleix Espargaro is often outspoken about decisions made by MotoGP’s stewards, and that was certainly the case at the French Grand Prix. But, analysing both incidents he was involved in, the FIM’s own rulebook and past precedents, perhaps he has something of a point.
Complaints about officiating in sport is a tale almost as old as time itself. Stewarding in MotoGP has come under an immense amount of fire over the past few years, largely for its inconsistency, which has often led to some bizarre calls. While riders have often been outspoken on this, and crunch talks were held last year after some big flashpoints in the first part of the 2023 campaign , things have gotten heated again.
But Espargaro is, once again, beginning to lean into the corner as Morbidelli tried to complete his overtake. What we can’t see from this angle is if there is any contact, nor clearly how much space there is to the apex. Espargaro was seventh at the time of this incident and drops to ninth afterwards. His lap time drops from a 1m32.931s on the previous tour to 1m34.332s, while the gap to the leader goes from 8.932s to 11.392s.
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