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'Striking distance' - Track limit rules in last lap MotoGP battles
Why Johann Zarco remained in fourth place at Mugello despite both Miguel Oliveira and Joan Mir breaching track limits just ahead of him on the final lap of the Italian MotoGP.
MotoGP Race Direction explains ‘Long Lap Penalty’
MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb has explained the thinking behind the new ‘Long Lap Penalty’ (LLP) that will be implemented from the first round of 2019, stating it is an idea that “fits all our criteria” for mid-race penalisations.
MotoGP: Race Direction explains Spencer appointment
MotoGP Race Director Mike Webb has explained the reasoning behind Freddie Spencer’s appointment as the Chairman of the FIM Stewards Panel for 2019, stating the respect commanded by the American will compliment the experience and understanding of racing incidents that he brings to the role.
MotoGP: Race Direction explains British MotoGP schedule change
Mike Webb, MotoGP Race Director, has explained the thinking behind Sunday’s schedule change for the British Grand Prix and stated he will do everything within his means to ensure all three races are run.
MotoGP: Race Direction explains Qatar wet weather test
After last year’s confusion, a 30-minute ‘wet weather’ test has been arranged for the final night of the Qatar test in order to assess whether riders’ visibility is overly affected by the reflection of the floodlights, race direction has confirmed.
EXCLUSIVE Mike Webb (MotoGP Race Director) - Q&A
"The target for years and years has been one set of MotoGP technical rules" - Mike Webb, Race Director.