“You were observed to be riding slow on👍li🌄ne disturbing another rider at Turn 4,” was the Stewards ruling.

“This contravenes the specific instructions given to MotoGP competitors and teams, ♑disrupting the session, and is considered irresponsible riding.”

The incident took place in the final 10 minutes of the only Friday practice 🌊session which provided entry into Q2.

Espargaro was penalised 🐼for “directly affectin𝄹g progression into Q2” for Marquez.

This w🍰eekend is Tech3 GASGAS rider E🐎spargaro’s second since his comeback from serious injuries sustained in the opening round at Portimao.

Last season ✨he was Repsol Honda teammates with Marquez, who is hoping to end his streak of𒀰 failing to complete a grand prix this Sunday.

Espargaro’s three-place grid penalt♒y is for Sunday’s grand prix, not Saturday’s sprꦿint.