Tyre pressure once again became a topic of discussion at the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, with several riders receiving warnings for violating the defined minimum limit. One of them was Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), the championship leader, meaning he cannot commit any more infractions until the end of the season under the risk of being penalized.
Carlo Pernat criticized this rule, stating to GPOne.com that it limits the potential of the riders, the penalties are too harsh, and it may even influence the title fight:
– I think it’s a stupid rule that limits the potential of the riders, and the penalties are too severe, from three to nine seconds, still with four races to go [including the Sprints]. This rule can play a significant role in the title fight, but it has been in effect for several races now.