Andrea Iannone believes Aprilia rider Marco Bezecic was “exemplary” in how he handled his suspension from the 2026 Czech Grand Prix, after beating Marshall in Brno.
Iannone admits that “nobody” should beat Marshall, the volunteers who make motorsport impossible. But he believes his way. Bezechichi A one-race ban is a good example for others to respond to the FIM’s decision to slap the ban.
Bezechichi was suspended b Czech GP Last week at the Sprint Race in Brno he crashed and hit a marshal twice. The Italian marshal reacted badly when he suddenly tried to lift the bike.
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The incident came to light hours after Francesco Bagnaia won the Sprint Race in Brno, with footage first circulating online showing Bezeci slapping the marshal.
of FIM decision to ban Bezecic for the Czech GP Then the 2026 riders’ championship leader before issuing a public apology and marshal on Sunday morning.
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Iannon. He doesn’t want to “blame” Bezecic for what happened because he knows how he feels in those moments. The one-time MotoGP Grand Prix winner, who earned the nickname The Maniac, believes it too. Bezeci’s personal apology to the marshal in Brno It was “exemplary”.
“I know what it feels like in those moments, it’s not easy,” Ianno said. Engine script. “I don’t want to blame Marco even if it’s something no one should do.
“I think he responded well by accepting the penalty and apologizing. I think he’s a role model, and he understands his mistake. It’s never easy to control emotions. I didn’t think I’d see him on the track. This penalty will definitely set an example.”
Bezecchi sought out the stricken Marshall before the start of the warm-up session at the Czech GP on Sunday morning, during which they hugged and the Aprilia Ace gave Marshall a pair of gloves. Instead of closing the season, it was captured by MotoGP’s long-distance cameras.
In the following days Bezcicci called beating Marshall in Brno “the worst moment of my career”.Marshall picked up the bike because he knew he didn’t want to rev the engine. The Italian also admitted that he “lost control” in a way he “should never have”.
as well as, Bezeci explained why he waited to apologize to the marshal in Brno. After the FIM issued the ban. The 27-year-old did not appear to be trying to avoid punishment, saying he did not want to meet Marshall to apologise.
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