Valentino Rossi criticizes the performance of Race Steward at the 2020 Styria MotoGP

KOMPAS.com – veteran racer from Italy, Valentino Rossi, criticizing performance race steward who is on duty at MotoGP Styria 2020.

Criticism launched Rossi relating to the decision of the race steward to the situation at the last corner of the race MotoGP Styria which took place at the Red Bull Ring Circuit, Sunday (23/8/2020) evening WIB.

There was a drama involving the three front players, Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM), Jack Miller (Pramac Racing), dan Miguel Oliveira (KTM Tech 3) at the last corner.

Pol Espargaro had a fierce duel with Jack Miller at the last corner for first place.

The duel actually resulted in the errors of the two riders. Jack Miller went wide, as did Pol Espargaro who even crossed the line at the last corner.

The situation opened up Miguel Oliveira’s opportunity to do double overtake and win races MotoGP Styria 2020.

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After the race, race steward reviewing the moment when Pol Espargaro crossed the track boundary to touch the green area which usually resulted in a penalty.

However, race steward decided not to give a penalty because he thought it happened because Pol Espargaro was pushed by Jack Miller.

The decision drew criticism from Valentino Rossi.

“This situation is out of control. In my opinion, every time you cross the green area of ​​the circuit, you have to move back one position to get a penalty,” said Rossi, quoted as saying. BolaSport.com from GP One.

“The limit area makes the track safer, but there should be a barrier or grass,” he continued.

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Rossi also asked race stewards to have one voice in addressing similar incidents in the future.

“I know the race stewards are under pressure after the crash of Johann Zarco and Franco Morbidelli (at the 2020 Austrian MotoGP race),” said Rossi.

“However, they must have a uniform assessment. Their job is not easy, but we have to level up,” said Rossi.

The Petronas Yamaha team rider compared the situation of Pol Espargaro with the Moto2 racer, Jorge Martin.

“Jorge Martin did not get a penalty last week for the same reason, then was penalized in this race because he was three seconds faster than the rider behind him. This alone is stupid because there should be clear rules.”

“Meanwhile, Pol didn’t even get a penalty because they thought he was pushed by Jack Miller,” said Rossi.

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Rossi finished the 2020 Styria MotoGP race by finishing in ninth place.

He experienced a decline from the previous series, the Austrian MotoGP, which also took place at the Red Bull Ring Circuit, Sunday (16/8/2020).

At that time, Rossi was able to break into the top five after starting the race from 12th. (Lariza Oky Adisty)

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