MotoGP imposes €5,000 fine for promotional event absences
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
MotoGP will begin fining riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events, as announced on October 11, 2026. This new penalty comes after the series noted a lack of commitment from some riders during the season. The fines will apply to the 'MotoGP Hero Walk' starting at the Indonesian GP, where riders must be present for at least 10 minutes. Failure to comply may lead to increased fines and potential sporting sanctions. Riders who do not meet attendance requirements faced scrutiny for not engaging with fans at these events.
- •Fines apply to first infractions starting immediately.
- •Riders must attend the 'MotoGP Hero Walk' for at least 10 minutes.
- •Further penalties will escalate for repeated absences.
- •This decision follows recent low attendance by top riders.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events
- 6:14 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events
"MotoGP will impose fines on riders who fail to meet minimum attendance requirements at promotional events, Motorsport.com understands. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group considers the presence of riders at championship events and promotional activities vital for the series' image, and the repeated lack of commitment from some riders throughout the season has prompted it to introduce penalties ...Keep reading
"MotoGP to take action against riders if riders do not devote enough time to promotional events
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 6:14 AMMotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events
MotoGP to take action against riders if riders do not devote enough time to promotional events
- Motorsport.comOct 11, 2026, 6:14 AMMotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events
MotoGP will impose fines on riders who fail to meet minimum attendance requirements at promotional events, Motorsport.com understands. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group considers the presence of riders at championship events and promotional activities vital for the series' image, and the repeated lack of commitment from some riders throughout the season has prompted it to introduce penalties ...Keep reading
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