Jack Miller
Jack Miller will face a penalty in a race for the second consecutive weekend after being penalized after the MotoGP qualifier at Assen.
As was the case at the Sachsenring, Miller has received a long lap penalty for tonight’s Dutch TT.
The cause was that it was considered that the Australian had prevented the Maverick Viñales of Aprilia Racing during the second classification.
“On June 25, 2022 during the MotoGP QP2 at the Motul TT Assen, at 14:49 at the exit of turn 5, it was observed that you were driving slowly in line, disturbing the number 12 rider and causing a safety problem. “, read the commissioners. letter to Miller.
“This is also the second time this season that you are seen slowly going in line and annoying another driver.
“This contravenes the specific instructions given to competitors and MotoGP teams, interrupting the session, and is considered irresponsible driving that causes danger to other competitors.
“Therefore, it is a violation of Article 1.21.2 of the Rules of the Grand Prix of the FIM World Championship.
“For the above reasons, the FIM Panel of MotoGP Commissioners has imposed a long lap penalty for the MotoGP Motul TT Assen race.”
Miller still finished on the podium in Germany despite losing three positions while doing his penalty.
The 43rd driver of the Ducati Lenovo Team will start from sixth position in the Netherlands despite falling in Q2, while his teammate Francesco Bagnaia has the pole to start tonight at 22: 00 AEST.
“I am impressed with how our bike has improved since the beginning of the year. We will have to do another long lap, but I’m sure we can do well anyway, “added Miller.