The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has begun an investigation into Gresini Racing MotoGP out of concerns over the technical adjustments made on the bikes of Marc Márquez and Alex Márquez during the 2024 Indonesian GP. The investigation will arise after they are questioned as far as possible violations of the norms related to the modifications, which could have provided an unfair wind to the Marquez men during the career.
FIM officials are examining the adjustments made to the configuration of the bikes, including changes in aerodynamics and electronics that were implemented before the race. Although technical modifications are a routine part of MotoGP, FIM regulations are strict with respect to what adjustments are permitted within the competitive mark, and any infringement of these regulations could result in sanctions.
Marc Márquez, who races for Gresini Racing in a very desperate movement, has a solid performance in Indonesia, but the investigation now casts a shadow over the results. Alex Marquez, who also showed good pace at the end of the week, has been included in the scrutiny as the FIM investigates whether the same adjustments were applied to the bikes of both riders.
A spokesperson for the FIM declared: “We are carrying out a thorough review of the technical adjustments made by Gresini Racing during the Indonesian GP to ensure that all modifications comply with the MotoGP technical regulations. The integrity of the sport is our highest priority.” The regulatory body has not yet specified the exact nature of the adjustments under investigation.
Gresini Racing responded to the investigation, expressing confidence that they followed all the regulations. A representative of the team said: “We are cooperating fully with the FIM and we are confident that the adjustments made on our motorbikes are within the legal limit of the sport. We hope to resolve this quickly.”
If you realize that Gresini Racing has broken the regulations, the team and their drivers will be able to face sanctions that require further descaling of the race. This would be a significant coup for both Marc and Alex Márquez, who were trying to break their mark in 2024 with their new team.
The MotoGP community anxiously awaits the outcome of the investigation, with fans and analysts speculating on the impact it could have on the championship standings and the future of the legendary Márquez with Gresini Racing.
As the investigation progresses, all eyes are asked by the FIM to ensure that the rules of the sport are respected and that any possible violation is addressed in a fair and transparent manner.