Alex Marquez ASKED FIM president to investigate Joan Mir after serious collision after Czech GP “He deliberately tried to play dirty with me” and the OFFICIAL DECISION from FIM surprised many people !!
In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 Czech Grand Prix in Brno, the MotoGP paddock was rocked by a heated controversy between Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez and Honda’s Joan Mir following a collision that ended both riders’ races. The incident, which occurred on the second lap at Turn 12, has sparked intense debate, with Marquez accusing Mir of deliberately engaging in aggressive tactics. The subsequent ruling by the FIM stewards has left fans, teams, and riders stunned, further fueling the rivalry between the two Spanish riders.
The incident unfolded during the early stages of the race, with Alex Marquez, starting from eighth on the grid, attempting to make up ground. As he approached the penultimate chicane, Marquez lost the front end of his Ducati while evaluating a potential overtake on Mir. The resulting crash saw Marquez slide into the rear of Mir’s Honda, sending both riders into the gravel and out of the race. The collision was not only costly for their race results but also for Marquez’s championship aspirations, as his brother, Marc Marquez, capitalized on the incident to extend his lead to 120 points.
Immediately after the crash, a tense trackside confrontation ensued. Alex Marquez, visibly frustrated, claimed that Mir had deliberately obstructed him in the laps leading up to the incident. “He played dirty with me,” Marquez stated in a post-race interview with MotoGP.com. “I felt multiple contacts in the previous lap, and it wasn’t just a racing incident. I was trying to calculate my move for the next lap, not overtake right then, but he made it impossible for me to avoid him.” Marquez’s accusations escalated when he publicly called for FIM President Jorge Viegas to investigate Mir’s riding, suggesting that the Honda rider’s actions were intentional and warranted further scrutiny.
Joan Mir, known for his calm demeanor, responded with equal frustration, denying any intentional wrongdoing. “I felt four or five contacts from behind in that lap alone,” Mir told reporters. “I was riding my line, and suddenly his bike crashed into me. I don’t know what he’s talking about with ‘playing dirty.’ I was just trying to hold my position.” Mir, who had qualified a season-best fifth, expressed disappointment over yet another DNF, his eighth in 12 races this season. He attributed his vulnerability to Honda’s lack of straight-line speed, which he believes invites aggressive moves from faster bikes like Marquez’s Ducati.
The FIM stewards promptly launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing telemetry and video footage. To the shock of many, the official decision was a long lap penalty for Alex Marquez, to be served at the next Grand Prix in Austria. The stewards deemed Marquez’s actions as “irresponsible riding causing a crash,” citing their penalty protocol for contact resulting in another rider’s retirement. This ruling has sparked widespread controversy, with fans and pundits divided over its fairness. Many expected a more balanced investigation, given Marquez’s claims of provocation, but the stewards’ focus on his role in the crash has left some questioning their consistency.
Marquez, while accepting the penalty with sportsmanship, expressed disappointment. “I made a mistake, and I apologized to Joan immediately,” he said. “But I feel the stewards didn’t look at the full picture. There’s a pattern here, and I hope the FIM takes my concerns seriously.” His comments echo previous frustrations, notably after a similar incident with Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2024, where Marquez was also penalized. That clash, where Marquez’s Ducati became entangled with Mir’s Honda, led to accusations of reckless riding, but Marquez argued that Mir’s media statements exaggerated the incident.
The MotoGP community remains polarized. Social media platforms, including posts on X, reflect fans’ divided sentiments, with some labeling Marquez as overly ambitious and others sympathizing with his claims of being targeted. Mir, meanwhile, has garnered sympathy for his string of bad luck, with some fans dubbing him the “crash test dummy” of the season. His 2025 campaign has been plagued by 15 crashes, tying him with Johann Zarco for the most in the field.
As the MotoGP season heads into its summer break, the fallout from Brno continues to dominate discussions. Marquez’s call for an FIM investigation into Mir’s riding has raised questions about rider conduct and stewarding consistency. While Mir focuses on regrouping with Honda, which struggled overall at the Czech GP, Marquez faces the challenge of serving his penalty in Austria while trying to salvage his championship hopes. The rivalry between these two riders, already simmering from past encounters, promises more fireworks as the season progresses. For now, the MotoGP world awaits further clarity from the FIM, but the shockwaves from this decision will linger.
