250: Simoncelli 'warned' over Bautista clash.

Whilst deciding that reigning 250cc world champion Marco Simoncelli 'rode in an irresponsible manner, causing danger to Alvaro Bautista' in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the Gilera rider has been allowed to keep his second place finish.

Despite blasting to a strong early lead in the wet conditions, Simoncelli was caught and passed by world championship leader Bautista on lap 9 of the 21 lap race.

Two laps later Simoncelli attempted an optimistic re-pass which resulted in contact with the side of the Aspar Aprilia rider, pushing them both off the track. Race Direction immediately announced that it would investigate the incident.

The pair rejoined the race in second (Simoncelli) and third (Bautista), where they ultimately finished after Mattia Pasini sensationally thwarted Simoncelli's last lap attack.

The full verdict by Race Direction can be seen below:

"On Sunday 31st May, during the 250cc race, rider Marco Simoncelli (ITA) rode in an irresponsible manner, causing danger to rider Alvaro Bautista (SPA), which is an infringement to the Art. 1.21.2 of the 2009 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. The Race Direction has decided to penalize rider Marco Simoncelli with a warning as to his future conduct, which means any further incident of the same nature this year may result in a suspension and to impose him a fine of USD 5,000

"No appeal has been lodged."

Simoncelli is now up to third in the world championship standings, 22 points behind Bautista.