{
  "id": 13659874,
  "title": "MotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/motogp-to-fine-riders-5-000-for-failing-to-attend-promotional-events",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:14:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/motogp-fine-riders-5-000-061454051.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MotoGP will impose fines on riders who fail to attend promotional events, the sport's governing body has announced. The MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group believes the presence of riders at championship events and promotional activities is crucial for the series' image. Riders who do not meet the minimum attendance requirements will face penalties with immediate effect. The first such event is the MotoGP Hero Walk at the Indonesian GP on Sunday. This event allows fans to meet riders, take photos, and collect autographs. Riders who do not stay for at least 10 minutes during the 20-minute event will be fined €5,000, with the fine increasing for repeated offences. The championship has also announced that it may impose sporting sanctions if the pattern of non-attendance continues. This decision comes after Marc Marquez sent a body double to a promotional kart race in Japan and Fabio Di Giannantonio did not attend the same event. Riders who attended the MotoGP Hero Walk event on Sunday in Indonesia were subjected to the heat and sun for the duration of the activity. Those who did not comply are expected to face penalties.",
  "summary": "MotoGP to take action against riders if riders do not devote enough time to promotional events",
  "key_points": [
    "MotoGP will fine riders €5,000 for missing promotional events.",
    "Riders must attend minimum 10 minutes at 20-minute events.",
    "Previous non-attendance includes Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "MotoGP to fine riders €5,000 for failing to attend promotional events",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/motogp-to-fine-riders-5-000-for-failing-to-attend-promotional-events-13660299",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:14:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}