The reaction after Marquez’s 'sly move' at Jerez: a clear rule for entering the pit lane

Race Direction takes action after Marc Marquez’s “clever” move at Jerez: here’s what happens.

A “correction,” or rather an amendment, has arrived from Race Direction regarding how entry into the pit lane is permitted. A logical consequence of the many controversies following Marc Marquez’s maneuver during the MotoGP Sprint at Jerez right after his slide at Turn 13. Many called for a penalty for gaining an advantage by “cutting” to reach the pit lane immediately and change bikes like everyone else.

No sanction was imposed for a very simple reason: there was no actual rule forbidding that specific maneuver, making what Marquez did legitimate. He returned promptly and ultimately triumphed in Saturday’s mini-race in Andalusia. Now, however, the rule is clear, as communicated during the ongoing Grand Prix at Le Mans: below are the exact words.

This directly addresses the very maneuver that sparked so much debate. “I don’t know exactly what the rule says, but I understood that as long as you don’t put anyone in danger. Maybe they should read it again or mark the line better… I don’t want to start a controversy,” Marquez commented after the race, highlighting a gray area in the regulations that has now been corrected.

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