Marco Bezzecchi accepts race ban for hitting marshal in Brno
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi confirmed that he believes the one-race ban he received is justified after hitting a marshal during an incident at the Brno circuit. The ban excludes him from participating in the upcoming Czech Grand Prix, a significant setback for the championship leader. His team, Aprilia, had sought a more lenient penalty but their appeal was unsuccessful. Bezzecchi's actions were deemed unsportsmanlike by race stewards, leading to the decision that has now been confirmed as final. He is expected to miss a key race due to the ruling.
- •Bezzecchi received a one-race ban for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- •The incident occurred at the Brno circuit.
- •Aprilia's appeal for a lighter penalty was denied.
- •Bezzecchi is currently the championship leader.
- 12:24 PMMotorsport.com — Marco Bezzecchi insists race ban was fair as he opens up on Brno controversy
"Marco Bezzecchi believes the one-race ban he received for hitting a marshal in Brno was fair, despite his team Aprilia unsuccessfully appealing the stewards’ decision to seek a more lenient penalty. The championship leader received a big blow last Saturday when he learned that he would not be allowed to take part in the Czech Grand Prix for what the stewards described as unsportsmanlike ...Keep reading
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