JAKARTA - The sentence has been imposed by the FIM MotoGP Stewards on Aprilia's Marco Bezzecki, following the incident of hitting Marc Marquez at the 2025 Mandalika MotoGP. Penalties were applied to Bezzecki and took effect in Australia's MotoGP on October 17-19, 2025.
In an official statement from the FIM MotoGP Stewards, Thursday, October 16, 2025, it was explained that Bezzecki had to serve a double long lap penalty in the 2025 Australian MotoGP race at the Phillip Island Circuit, Sunday, October 19.
"You were caught driving in an irresponsible way that caused the accident, which involved the #93 (Marc Marquez) rider."
"This violates the special instructions given to riders and the MotoGP team, considered irresponsible driving that endangers other riders."
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"Therefore, this is a violation of Article 1.2 of the World Championships Regulation of the FIM Grand Prix. As a violation of these two seasons, the appropriate punishment in this case is a double long lap penalty," wrote FIM MotoGP Stewards in an official statement quoted from Crash.
Bezzecki's maneuver on the first lap of the 2025 Mandalika MotoGP caused Marc Marquez to suffer a major accident. The 2025 MotoGP world champion even had to undergo surgery on his right shoulder and was predicted to be absent until the end of the season.
FIM MotoGP Stewards has just decided to hold a trial to impose sanctions because previously Bezzecchi and Marquez had to undergo a medical examination.
Meanwhile, Bezzecchi apologized to Marquez after the incident and admitted his guilt.
"Today I made a mistake and unfortunately I also involved Marc. I am very sorry, I apologize to him and all his staff," said Bezzecki.
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