Franco Morbidelli Furioso after the controversy of the penalty to the MotoGP Pays-Bas
In a surprising twist at MotoGP Pays-Bas, Franco Morbidelli found himself at the center of attention again, this time not to have collided with an opponent, but for having obtained an advantage. The situation disturbing a race passed to Assen disturbing in 2015, similar to a ferocious battle between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi. Morbidelli, playing the role of “The Doctor”, was penalized for cutting a chicane and not having returned the position earned, leaving him in anger.
Morbidelli expressed his frustration, declaring: “The rule establishes that when a pilot is forced to pass through the green part, he should only lose the advantage earned. Here, I received the same penalty as someone who went wide alone. I was penalized in Mugello for the same thing I lived here. Fascinating.” The Italian pilot was visibly discontent of the decision and seemed annoyed by Fabio Di Giannantonio, further fueling the drama around the race.
Despite the penalty, Morbidelli managed to conquer seventh place, a result that he accepted reluctantly. Reflecting on the difficult weekend, he admitted: “It is the most difficult circuit for me, so I’m glad to leave. The first half of the race was good, considering that we didn’t have much time to work on the bike this weekend. In the end, we still got two placings in the top 10, which is not bad.”
The dispute around Morbidelli’s penalty has aroused debates between fans and experts, with many who question the equity of the decision. With the evolution of the MotoGP season, the tensions are on the stars and the battle for supremacy on the track continues to intensify.
Stay tuned for further updates and analysis on the MotoGP Pays-Bas race while the consequences of Morbidelli’s penalty resonate throughout the racing community.
