FIM MotoGP™ Appeal Stewards Notification of Decision: Fabio Quartararo

2020-07-17 19:54
GRANPREMIORED BULLDE ESPAÑACIRCUITO DE JEREZ –ÁNGEL NIETO· 17-18-19July2020DECISION OF THE FIM APPEAL STEWARDSFIM APPEAL STEWARDS' DECISION UPON THE APPEALOF Mr.Fabio Quartararo’s Team on July 15th2020 The Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team of rider, Mr. F Quartararoand Mr. Quartararohimselflodged a written appeal onJuly 15th2020at 12h15to the Appeal Stewards with the deposit for appeal of 1’320 Euros. (by IRTA guarantee). The appeal is lodged against the decision of the FIM MotoGP Stewards of July 15th2020, notifiedto the team, of rider Mr. Fabio Quartararoon July 15th2020at 11h55, according to which, the rider Mr. Fabio Quartararowas found to be training at Paul Ricard circuit with a motorcycle specification that did not comply with Art. 1.15.1 of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix regulations. Composition of the FIM APPEAL STEWARDS The Panel of the FIM Appeal Stewards is made up of:•Franck VayssiéFIM Appeal Steward •Miguel Angel RodriguezFIM Appeal Steward (nominated by theRFME)The hearingswereheld from 18h15 to 19h00. Validity of the appeal The Panel has decided that the appeal was regularly lodged, in due form, with the appropriate fee guaranteed and was within the deadlines. The hearingThe Appeal Stewards Panel was convened on Wednesday July 15thwith the following persons and heard their explanations:FIM MotoGP Stewards•Mr. Bill Cumbow•Mr. Freddie Spencer•Mr. Andres SomolinosMoto GP Technical Director•Mr. Danny AldridgePetronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team.•Mr. Fabio QuartararoRider•Mr. Eric Mahe Rider Manager•Mr. Wilco ZeelenbergTeam Manager•Mr. Johan StigefeltTeam DirectorMotoGP™Information
GRANPREMIORED BULLDE ESPAÑACIRCUITO DE JEREZ –ÁNGEL NIETO· 17-18-19July2020The following documents were submitted to the Appeal Stewards:MotoGP Stewards Notice of DecisionAppeal documentIRTA security depositThe facts A hearing was held with MotoGP Stewards to obtain the following information:•The MotoGP Stewards Notice of Decision•They explained the basis of their decision was video evidence combined with confirmation from the rider and his manager that Mr. Quartararo used the said motorcycle. A hearing was held with the Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team representative and rider to obtain the following information:•The rider and team representative explainedthat this was a mistake from their side and was not intentional to gain a specific benefit. They both confirmed the facts presented ,and requested a change of penalty. The Panel's considerationsThe Appeal Stewards had a hearing with the MotoGP Stewards and subsequently with rider and a representative fromteam.The Appeal Stewards see no reason to deviate from the decision as specified by the MotoGP Stewards Panel. The Appeal Stewards confirmthe decision.The judgementUpon these grounds, the FIM Appeal Stewards decide: •to confirm the decisionpronounced by the FIM MotoGP Stewards•to reject the appeal lodgedRight of appealThe decision of the FIM Stewards' Panel, is final. No further appeal may be lodged if the FIM Appeal Stewards confirm the previous decision of the FIM MotoGP Stewards.(article 3.4.2)Jerez, July 16th2020, 11h00; FIM Appeal StewardFMNR AppealSteward Franck VayssiéMiguel Angel Rodriguez Receipt of Notification: _______________________________ (Signature of Rider or Team Manager)Date: ___________Time of Notification: ____________

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