Everts, Pichon punished for Sun City 'incidents'.
The International Disciplinary Court (CDI) convened today (Friday) at the FIM headquarters in Switzerland to judge the request lodged by the International Jury of the South African Motocross Grand Prix, to impose sanctions against Stefan Everts and Mickael Pichon.
The pair faced punishment for having delayed the start of the first MX1 race, due to a riders' protest, while Everts faced an additional penalty for his behaviour during the second MX1 race - when he physically confronted Pichon after the Frenchman caused the Belgian to crash.
The International Disciplinary Court (CDI) convened today (Friday) at the FIM headquarters in Switzerland to judge the request lodged by the International Jury of the South African Motocross Grand Prix, to impose sanctions against Stefan Everts and Mickael Pichon.
The pair faced punishment for having delayed the start of the first MX1 race, due to a riders' protest, while Everts faced an additional penalty for his behaviour during the second MX1 race - when he physically confronted Pichon after the Frenchman caused the Belgian to crash.
The CDI took the following decisions:
"In the first case, Everts and Mickael Pichon are sanctioned with a fine of CHF 10.000 each.
"In the second case, the sanctions against Stefan Everts are a suspension of one year, conditionally deferred for a period of 2 years, and a fine of CHF 15.000.
"The costs of the procedure are to be borne by Stefan Everts (75%) and Mickael Pichon (25%).
"The full text of the decisions will be published within a few days. An appeal may be lodged against this decision to the TIA within 5 days following the written notification."
