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Rivola, Martin'e Stern Message: "A More Severe Penalty Would Have Been Warranted"
Following the first corner crash at the Hungarian MotoGP, which impacted many riders, Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola made notable statements regarding Jorge Martin’s performance. In the opening lap of the race at Balaton Park, a losing control Martin resulted in a dangerous accident for himself and other pilots alike.
Following the Accident, Rivola's Statements
Immediately after the incident, Rivola emphasized that checking the health status of all drivers was the most important matter. “First, I apologize to all the drivers who were involved in the crash,” he stated, reiterating the seriousness of the situation. Shortly after the accident, Rivola met with Jorge Martin and expressed that the young pilot was struggling to accept the incident:
He was apologizing to everyone but it was still difficult for him to accept.
Rivola stated that despite the penalty given (a Long Lap Penalty) being heavier than he expected, he would not have objected to it. "To be honest about the penalty, if we were talking so much about safety, I would not have opposed a more severe one." Noting that the first corner was already sufficiently dangerous and that drivers were competing at the limit on every part of the track, he said, “We don’t need to add extra risk,” drawing attention to the matter.
Criticism of Martin and Penalty Debate
The Italian executive found Martin's mistake unacceptable, while emphasizing that this error differed from the accident in Motegi last year. "A world champion should not make such a mistake." Rivola stated that in the Japanese accident, Martin had been overly optimistic, but that the cause of the Balaton Park incident was entirely different: “He did not manage to correctly use his front brake in the wrong part of the corner entry.” He added that he would have objected to the decision if a harsher penalty had been issued.
A New Chapter on the Championship Track
The weekend at Balaton Park turned into a major missed opportunity for Aprilia. While Jorge Martin maintained his lead by 20 points, it offered a new starting opportunity for other pilots who were falling behind in the championship. In particular, Ducati rider Marc Marquez had regained his place in the championship race after winning both the sprint and main races, reducing the gap with Bezzecchi from 102 to 72 points. As MotoGP approached the summer break, the battle for the title was signaling a return to a three-way fight.
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