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MotoGP bosses to adopt long-lap penalty system in 2019
After a successful trial at the Qatar MotoGP test, race bosses have decided to introduce a long-lap penalty system. At every circuit a route will be defined and marked at a safe point around the track - usually an asphalt runoff area outside of a turn - which is some seconds slower than the normal racing line. The penalised rider must ride through the defined area within three laps of being notified, thereby suffering a penalty equivalent to several seconds - ypically two or more - on that lap. Procedures will be in place to enable the Stewards to use an equivalent time penalty in case the rider is unable to complete the long lap, (e.g. in case of a red flagged race). 'This penalty will be...
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