Alex Márquez Asks FIM to Investigate Joan Mir After Brutal Czech GP Collision – Official Decision Leaves Fans Surprised
💥 MotoGP drama erupted at the Czech Grand Prix, as Alex Márquez called on FIM President Jorge Viegas to investigate Joan Mir following a violent collision on lap two at Brno. Márquez, who attempted a daring overtake at Turn 12, claimed Mir “deliberately tried to play dirty with me,” suggesting the Honda rider braked erratically to provoke contact. The crash took both riders out of the race instantly, and while neither was injured, tensions flared in the paddock as stewards launched a formal inquiry into the incident.
🔥 The FIM stewards reviewed telemetry and race footage, ultimately concluding that the collision was caused by Márquez losing the front end of his Gresini Ducati—not by any intentional move from Mir. In a surprising twist, the panel handed Alex Márquez a long lap penalty to be served at the next Grand Prix in Austria. The decision shocked many fans, especially given Márquez’s public accusations and Mir’s visibly furious reaction after the crash. The stewards cited Márquez’s aggressive maneuver and deemed it a first-time offense, opting for leniency in the punishment.
🎙️ Márquez has not publicly responded to the penalty, but insiders say he was “disappointed and frustrated” by the ruling. Meanwhile, Joan Mir has remained silent, choosing not to escalate the situation further. The incident adds to a difficult season for both riders—Mir recorded his eighth DNF in twelve rounds, while Márquez’s slim championship hopes have all but vanished following a weekend of poor results and controversy.
🏁 As MotoGP heads into its summer break, the fallout from Brno continues to ripple through the paddock. Fans are divided over the FIM’s decision, with some defending Márquez’s intent and others praising the stewards’ commitment to safety. One thing is clear: the rivalry between Alex Márquez and Joan Mir has reached a boiling point, and all eyes will be on Austria to see if the tension spills over once again.
