{"id":1904376,"date":"2026-04-25T14:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1904376"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:24:52","slug":"why-marc-marquez-wasnt-penalised-for-his-pitlane-entry-in-jerez-motogp-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1904376","title":{"rendered":"Why Marc Marquez wasn\u2019t penalised for his pitlane entry in Jerez MotoGP sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.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>Why Marc Marquez wasn\u2019t penalised for his pitlane entry in Jerez MotoGP sprint<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez won the Jerez sprint after crashing, though his entry into pitlane caused a stir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-25T15:34:54+00:00\">Updated: 25 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_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.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>Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Spanish MotoGP<\/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>Marc Marquez was found to have broken no rules by the FIM MotoGP stewards for crossing the track into pitlane on his way to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix sprint.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion claimed a sensational victory on Saturday in the first-ever flag-to-flag sprint, after crashing out of second place with six laps remaining at Turn 13.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez remounted his crashed Ducati and cut across the circuit after the field had cleared to enter pitlane to swap to his wet bike.<\/p>\n<p>He was one of four riders to do so at this stage, with Marquez ultimately going on to win the sprint by over three seconds over team-mate Pecco Bagnaia, and fellow early stopper Franco Morbidelli.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s entry to pitlane caused a stir on social media, with many believing he should have been penalised.<\/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>While there was no investigation flagged on the live feed, <em>The Race <\/em>reported that the FIM stewards did investigate it briefly, but no further action was warranted.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson from the FIM has since provided clarity to <em>Crash.net <\/em>on why Marquez was not punished.<\/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-f11b2faa9330c80547f414174ae75a5de08870290397bf16ee34318bb55dd3cb\">  Marc Marquez takes blame for costly Jerez MotoGP race crash   Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Why Marquez did not break any rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Race direction information released prior to the Spanish Grand Prix, pictured below, details how riders must enter and exit pitlane.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>2026 Spanish MotoGP Pitlane entry\/exit rules<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoGP<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As detailed, the only line on the entry to pitlane that cannot be cut is the one on the inside. The outside white line must not be cut only on pit-exit.<\/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-72bf88af16412ff58d7167e56bda8ae2062328dc432ee0b6b8bc29578ee3159d\">  Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Under current rules, any area painted green denotes a part of a circuit that cannot be touched without receiving some kind of sanction. Marquez did not touch this when he entered pitlane.<\/p>\n<p>As far as entering the pitlane is concerned, the only other regulation governing this is the 60km\/h limit that riders must adhere to at the timing loop as they cross into pit area.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also adhered to this.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider didn\u2019t break any rules over rejoining after a crash, either.<\/p>\n<p>He received no instructions from the marshals and was therefore not deemed to have disobeyed any orders.<\/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>While some have argued that Marquez did gain an advantage by crossing the grass to get into pitlane, he was the fourth rider to have entered to swap bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also didn\u2019t endanger any riders, having let the pack behind him clear before he cross the circuit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/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 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list after Jerez<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777127103\"> 25\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307767_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, 2026 Spanish MotoGP Sprint.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez won the Jerez sprint after crashing, though his entry into pitlane caused a stir<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez was found to have broken no rules by the FIM MotoGP stewards for crossing the track into pitlane on his way to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix sprint.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion claimed a sensational victory on Saturday in the first-ever flag-to-flag sprint, after crashing out of second place with six laps remaining at Turn 13.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez remounted his crashed Ducati and cut across the circuit after the field had cleared to enter pitlane to swap to his wet bike.<\/p>\n<p>He was one of four riders to do so at this stage, with Marquez ultimately going on to win the sprint by over three seconds over team-mate Pecco Bagnaia, and fellow early stopper Franco Morbidelli.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s entry to pitlane caused a stir on social media, with many believing he should have been penalised.<\/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>While there was no investigation flagged on the live feed, <em>The Race <\/em>reported that the FIM stewards did investigate it briefly, but no further action was warranted.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson from the FIM has since provided clarity to <em>Crash.net <\/em>on why Marquez was not punished.<\/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-f11b2faa9330c80547f414174ae75a5de08870290397bf16ee34318bb55dd3cb\">  Marc Marquez takes blame for costly Jerez MotoGP race crash   Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Why Marquez did not break any rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Race direction information released prior to the Spanish Grand Prix, pictured below, details how riders must enter and exit pitlane.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>2026 Spanish MotoGP Pitlane entry\/exit rules<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoGP<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As detailed, the only line on the entry to pitlane that cannot be cut is the one on the inside. The outside white line must not be cut only on pit-exit.<\/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-72bf88af16412ff58d7167e56bda8ae2062328dc432ee0b6b8bc29578ee3159d\">  Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Under current rules, any area painted green denotes a part of a circuit that cannot be touched without receiving some kind of sanction. Marquez did not touch this when he entered pitlane.<\/p>\n<p>As far as entering the pitlane is concerned, the only other regulation governing this is the 60km\/h limit that riders must adhere to at the timing loop as they cross into pit area.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also adhered to this.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider didn\u2019t break any rules over rejoining after a crash, either.<\/p>\n<p>He received no instructions from the marshals and was therefore not deemed to have disobeyed any orders.<\/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>While some have argued that Marquez did gain an advantage by crossing the grass to get into pitlane, he was the fourth rider to have entered to swap bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also didn\u2019t endanger any riders, having let the pack behind him clear before he cross the circuit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez was found to have broken no rules by the FIM MotoGP stewards for crossing the track into pitlane on his way to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix sprint.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion claimed a sensational victory on Saturday in the first-ever flag-to-flag sprint, after crashing out of second place with six laps remaining at Turn 13.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez remounted his crashed Ducati and cut across the circuit after the field had cleared to enter pitlane to swap to his wet bike.<\/p>\n<p>He was one of four riders to do so at this stage, with Marquez ultimately going on to win the sprint by over three seconds over team-mate Pecco Bagnaia, and fellow early stopper Franco Morbidelli.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s entry to pitlane caused a stir on social media, with many believing he should have been penalised.<\/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>While there was no investigation flagged on the live feed, <em>The Race <\/em>reported that the FIM stewards did investigate it briefly, but no further action was warranted.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson from the FIM has since provided clarity to <em>Crash.net <\/em>on why Marquez was not punished.<\/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-f11b2faa9330c80547f414174ae75a5de08870290397bf16ee34318bb55dd3cb\">  Marc Marquez takes blame for costly Jerez MotoGP race crash   Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Why Marquez did not break any rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Race direction information released prior to the Spanish Grand Prix, pictured below, details how riders must enter and exit pitlane.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-25-at-15.29.03.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>2026 Spanish MotoGP Pitlane entry\/exit rules<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0MotoGP<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As detailed, the only line on the entry to pitlane that cannot be cut is the one on the inside. The outside white line must not be cut only on pit-exit.<\/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-72bf88af16412ff58d7167e56bda8ae2062328dc432ee0b6b8bc29578ee3159d\">  Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Under current rules, any area painted green denotes a part of a circuit that cannot be touched without receiving some kind of sanction. Marquez did not touch this when he entered pitlane.<\/p>\n<p>As far as entering the pitlane is concerned, the only other regulation governing this is the 60km\/h limit that riders must adhere to at the timing loop as they cross into pit area.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also adhered to this.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider didn\u2019t break any rules over rejoining after a crash, either.<\/p>\n<p>He received no instructions from the marshals and was therefore not deemed to have disobeyed any orders.<\/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>While some have argued that Marquez did gain an advantage by crossing the grass to get into pitlane, he was the fourth rider to have entered to swap bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez also didn\u2019t endanger any riders, having let the pack behind him clear before he cross the circuit.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093517\/1\/why-marc-marquez-wasnt-penalised-his-pitlane-entry-jerez-motogp-sprint&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Why Marc Marquez wasn\u2019t penalised for his pitlane entry in Jerez MotoGP sprint Marc Marquez won the Jerez sprint after crashing, though his entry into pitlane caused a stir Lewis Duncan Updated: 25 Apr 2026 Share Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Spanish MotoGP \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose Add as a preferred source Marc [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1904376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1904376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1904376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1904376\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1904376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1904376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1904376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}