OFFICIAL: MotoGP Change Ruler After Marc Márquez’s Controversial Czech GP Win Amid Tyre Pressure Allegations
🚨 MotoGP has officially confirmed Marc Márquez will retain his Czech GP Sprint victory, despite widespread controversy over alleged tyre pressure violations. The eight-time world champion was placed under investigation immediately after crossing the finish line at Brno, with data suggesting his front tyre may have dipped below the mandated 1.8 bar minimum pressure during the race. A penalty could have dropped him to 14th place, but the FIM stewards ultimately cleared Márquez, citing a technical error in the race direction’s monitoring system.
⚠️ The ruling has sparked outrage among fans and rival teams, many of whom believe Márquez gained an unfair advantage. During the race, both Márquez and teammate Pecco Bagnaia received dashboard warnings about low pressure, prompting them to slow down. Bagnaia dropped from second to seventh, while Márquez briefly relinquished the lead before regaining it in the final laps. Critics argue that Márquez’s recovery was aided by the very pressure discrepancy that should have triggered a penalty.
💬 MotoGP’s official explanation has done little to calm the storm. The governing body admitted that the warning system used by race direction had an incorrect minimum pressure setting, meaning the alerts sent to riders were based on faulty data. “All riders complied with the correct minimum pressure,” the statement read. However, fans have taken to social media to slam the rule itself, calling it “ridiculous” and “ruining races,” with many demanding a complete overhaul of tyre pressure regulations.
🏁 As the championship continues, the Czech GP has left a bitter taste. Márquez now holds a commanding 95-point lead in the standings, but the legitimacy of his win remains a hot topic. With Ducati’s internal tensions rising and Bagnaia’s camp demanding accountability, MotoGP faces mounting pressure to restore trust in its technical systems. Whether this incident marks a turning point in how the sport handles tyre data—or simply another chapter in Márquez’s controversial dominance—remains to be seen.
