MotoGP riders get penalties for missing promotional events MotoGP riders could get penalties like grid downgrading for skip to attend promotional events at grands prix from 2016 season. Latest MotoGP 'sporting penalties' statement informs that: 'A number of obligations for riders to participate in promotional activities, already contained in the participation agreements between IRTA and the teams, will now also be included in the grand prix regulations. 'Such obligations include the requirement for riders to participate in autograph signing sessions, press conferences, parade laps, etc. 'The effect is that non-compliance by riders can now result in sporting penalties in addition to the...
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