Enea Bastianini questions last-lap penalty at Japanese GP sprint

Enea Bastianini has criticized the last-lap penalty imposed for a track limits infringement during the Japanese GP sprint on October 3, 2026. He argued that the penalty was "unfair" as he believes he did not gain any advantage. Bastianini was battling for third place against LCR Honda’s Diogo Moreira when Jorge Martin joined them due to significant tyre degradation. The incident unfolded as the race approached its conclusion, sparking debate over the enforcement of track limits in competitive settings.

• 9:50 AMMotorsport.com — Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”