{"id":1901989,"date":"2026-04-24T08:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901989"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:37:26","slug":"moto2-team-critical-of-rival-penalty-after-unacceptable-line-was-crossed-in-cota-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1901989","title":{"rendered":"Moto2 team critical of rival penalty after &#8216;unacceptable line was crossed&#8217; in COTA crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Moto2 team critical of rival penalty after &#8216;unacceptable line was crossed&#8217; in COTA crash<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>MSi Racing says Alberto Fernandez\u2019s Moto2 penalty is insufficient after COTA crash left Angel Piqueras with multiple injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T09:37:26+01:00\">24 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301982_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Fernandez, US Moto2 Grand Prix.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The MSi Racing Team has released a statement describing the penalty handed to Alberto Fernandez following the opening-lap pile-up at COTA as insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>MSi rider Angel Piqueras suffered the most serious injuries in the seven-rider incident, after Fernandez lost control under braking for Turn 11.<\/p>\n<p>Piqueras required surgery for a fractured femur and ankle, and also sustained rib fractures, a pulmonary contusion and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards held a hearing with Fernandez on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha rider was found guilty of \u201criding in an irresponsible manner causing a crash\u201d and handed a pit lane start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The penalty statement outlined the reasoning as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Penalty Explanation<\/strong><\/em><br \/>&#8220;<em>Following the Penalty Protocols issued to teams, this action was deemed to be an incident of Type M2-CC5: START OF THE RACE \/ OPENING LAP. Actions that create a dangerous situation for multiple riders, not in control and\/or causing a crash. As a first offence for the season, the appropriate penalty in this case is a Pit Lane Start.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5603aedef980ecc7ccad337f4b7d2b64d218d2b0e46ece29630a2e9a1e874248\">  Moto2 rider handed strong penalty after COTA pile-up left rival with broken leg   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div> Angel Piqueras, Moto2 Race, Grand Prix of the Americas, 29 March 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>MSi: Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez &#8216;clearly reckless&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>MSi responded with a strongly worded statement, translated below, calling for tougher sanctions:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe MSi Racing Team would like to express our dissatisfaction with the sanction imposed following what happened at the Austin GP.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-032b66448d043153da721725fcd14ef56de7ee60847a2406e774ed42ac56beaf\">  2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Qualifying Results   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThe manoeuvre carried out by Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez was clearly reckless and caused a very serious accident that left our rider, \u00c1ngel Piqueras, with multiple injuries, which have already been reported.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe understand that crashes and incidents are part of this sport, but we believe that in this case, an unacceptable line was crossed in terms of risk and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe penalty applied seems insufficient to us in relation to the dangerousness of the action.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe firmly believe that decisions of this kind should not set a precedent or give rise to interpretations that could diminish the seriousness of behaviours that put riders\u2019 integrity at risk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTherefore, we call for greater firmness in handling these types of situations, in defence of safety, respect on track, and the responsibility that competition demands.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Filip Salac, David Alonso, Collin Veijer, Daniel Munoz and Sergio Garcia were also caught up in the crash.<\/p>\n<p>Miraculously, most walked away with only Ferrandez, Piqueras and Garcia unable to make the subsequent restart.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no confirmed timeline for Piqueras\u2019 return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Moto2<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Circuit of the Americas<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Moto2 rider handed strong penalty after COTA pile-up left rival with broken leg<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-bab429ec8073f042fcdf21b08ae4cddbb385ca3777f985aaa843c909075af1bd\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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Qualifying Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1649528789\"> 09\/04\/22<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pa\/3042208.0008.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Cameron Beaubier, Moto2, Grand Prix of the Americas, 9 April\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> Moto2  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Austin Moto2 Grand Prix, COTA &#8211; Free Practice (3) Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1649516358\"> 09\/04\/22<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pa\/3042220.0008.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jake Dixon, Moto2, Grand Prix of the Americas, 9 April\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>MSi Racing says Alberto Fernandez\u2019s Moto2 penalty is insufficient after COTA crash left Angel Piqueras with multiple injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The MSi Racing Team has released a statement describing the penalty handed to Alberto Fernandez following the opening-lap pile-up at COTA as insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>MSi rider Angel Piqueras suffered the most serious injuries in the seven-rider incident, after Fernandez lost control under braking for Turn 11.<\/p>\n<p>Piqueras required surgery for a fractured femur and ankle, and also sustained rib fractures, a pulmonary contusion and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards held a hearing with Fernandez on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha rider was found guilty of \u201criding in an irresponsible manner causing a crash\u201d and handed a pit lane start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The penalty statement outlined the reasoning as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Penalty Explanation<\/strong><\/em><br \/>&#8220;<em>Following the Penalty Protocols issued to teams, this action was deemed to be an incident of Type M2-CC5: START OF THE RACE \/ OPENING LAP. Actions that create a dangerous situation for multiple riders, not in control and\/or causing a crash. As a first offence for the season, the appropriate penalty in this case is a Pit Lane Start.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5603aedef980ecc7ccad337f4b7d2b64d218d2b0e46ece29630a2e9a1e874248\">  Moto2 rider handed strong penalty after COTA pile-up left rival with broken leg   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div> Angel Piqueras, Moto2 Race, Grand Prix of the Americas, 29 March 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>MSi: Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez &#8216;clearly reckless&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>MSi responded with a strongly worded statement, translated below, calling for tougher sanctions:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe MSi Racing Team would like to express our dissatisfaction with the sanction imposed following what happened at the Austin GP.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-032b66448d043153da721725fcd14ef56de7ee60847a2406e774ed42ac56beaf\">  2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Qualifying Results   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThe manoeuvre carried out by Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez was clearly reckless and caused a very serious accident that left our rider, \u00c1ngel Piqueras, with multiple injuries, which have already been reported.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe understand that crashes and incidents are part of this sport, but we believe that in this case, an unacceptable line was crossed in terms of risk and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe penalty applied seems insufficient to us in relation to the dangerousness of the action.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe firmly believe that decisions of this kind should not set a precedent or give rise to interpretations that could diminish the seriousness of behaviours that put riders\u2019 integrity at risk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTherefore, we call for greater firmness in handling these types of situations, in defence of safety, respect on track, and the responsibility that competition demands.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Filip Salac, David Alonso, Collin Veijer, Daniel Munoz and Sergio Garcia were also caught up in the crash.<\/p>\n<p>Miraculously, most walked away with only Ferrandez, Piqueras and Garcia unable to make the subsequent restart.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no confirmed timeline for Piqueras\u2019 return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The MSi Racing Team has released a statement describing the penalty handed to Alberto Fernandez following the opening-lap pile-up at COTA as insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>MSi rider Angel Piqueras suffered the most serious injuries in the seven-rider incident, after Fernandez lost control under braking for Turn 11.<\/p>\n<p>Piqueras required surgery for a fractured femur and ankle, and also sustained rib fractures, a pulmonary contusion and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards held a hearing with Fernandez on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha rider was found guilty of \u201criding in an irresponsible manner causing a crash\u201d and handed a pit lane start.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The penalty statement outlined the reasoning as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Penalty Explanation<\/strong><\/em><br \/>&#8220;<em>Following the Penalty Protocols issued to teams, this action was deemed to be an incident of Type M2-CC5: START OF THE RACE \/ OPENING LAP. Actions that create a dangerous situation for multiple riders, not in control and\/or causing a crash. As a first offence for the season, the appropriate penalty in this case is a Pit Lane Start.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5603aedef980ecc7ccad337f4b7d2b64d218d2b0e46ece29630a2e9a1e874248\">  Moto2 rider handed strong penalty after COTA pile-up left rival with broken leg   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304418_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div> Angel Piqueras, Moto2 Race, Grand Prix of the Americas, 29 March 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>MSi: Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez &#8216;clearly reckless&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>MSi responded with a strongly worded statement, translated below, calling for tougher sanctions:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe MSi Racing Team would like to express our dissatisfaction with the sanction imposed following what happened at the Austin GP.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-032b66448d043153da721725fcd14ef56de7ee60847a2406e774ed42ac56beaf\">  2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Qualifying Results   2026 US Moto2 &#8211; Friday Practice Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThe manoeuvre carried out by Alberto Ferr\u00e1ndez was clearly reckless and caused a very serious accident that left our rider, \u00c1ngel Piqueras, with multiple injuries, which have already been reported.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe understand that crashes and incidents are part of this sport, but we believe that in this case, an unacceptable line was crossed in terms of risk and safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe penalty applied seems insufficient to us in relation to the dangerousness of the action.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe firmly believe that decisions of this kind should not set a precedent or give rise to interpretations that could diminish the seriousness of behaviours that put riders\u2019 integrity at risk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTherefore, we call for greater firmness in handling these types of situations, in defence of safety, respect on track, and the responsibility that competition demands.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Filip Salac, David Alonso, Collin Veijer, Daniel Munoz and Sergio Garcia were also caught up in the crash.<\/p>\n<p>Miraculously, most walked away with only Ferrandez, Piqueras and Garcia unable to make the subsequent restart.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no confirmed timeline for Piqueras\u2019 return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/moto2\/news\/1093340\/1\/moto2-team-critical-rival-penalty-after-unacceptable-line-was-crossed-cota&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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