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Moto3, Deniz Oncu disqualified for two Grand Prix for 'irresponsible riding'

After the incident during the Moto3 race with Oncu who changed his trajectory in the middle of the straight and touched Alcoba - who was following him in his wake - who fell and involved Andrea Migno and Pedro Acosta, the rider was disqualified for two Grand Prix

Moto3: Deniz Oncu disqualified for two Grand Prix for 'irresponsible riding'

In the end it went well. In Austin the Moto3 has delivered to the annals a chaotic race and a big scare after a very ugly crash in the middle of the straight caused by Deniz Oncu, who changing his trajectory in the middle of the straight touched Alcoba - who was following him in slipstream - who crashed and involved Andrea Migno and Pedro Acosta.

In accordance with Article 3.5.5 of the FIM World Championship, the MotoGP Steward Panel, after having listened to Deniz Oncu, decided to exclude him from the next two Grand Prix, Misano and Portugal.

This was for causing a multiple accident after cutting off an opponent on the straight between T11 and T12.

The penalty has been determined for 'irresponsible riding', as per article 1.21.2 of the Grand Prix regulations.

Migno, after the race had loudly asked for a sanction.

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