Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
The Japanese GP programme included a karting race between MotoGP riders on Sunday morning, but Marc Marquez skipped the event and sent a body double in his place, earning a stern reprimand from the championship. Days before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan, the championship began promoting a new addition to the weekend schedule: a kart race featuring the riders. However, Saturday’s ... Keep…
Marc Marquez skipped a karting race event on Sunday morning at Motegi, instead sending a body double in his place. This move earned him a stern reprimand from the championship. The karting event was a new addition to the weekend schedule, promoted by the championship before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan.
The incident occurred before Marquez went on to compete in the Japanese Grand Prix, where he claimed victory and moved within two points of the MotoGP championship leader. According to Motorsport.com, Marquez defeated Jorge Martin in a straight battle to claim the win.
Marquez's actions at the karting event were not part of his racing program, and he was not alone in participating in the event, which was meant to be a fun addition to the weekend. The championship's decision to reprimand Marquez suggests that they take the event seriously.
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