Fabio di Giannantonio has lost his runner-up finish in today’s Valencia MotoGP after a second tyre pressure infringement in as many days.
A late charge saw di Giannantonio pass Johann Zarco and finish in the wheeltracks of race winner and newly crowned 2023 champion Francesco Bagnaia.
But after receiving an Official Warning for low tyre pressure in the Saturday Sprint, the Gresini rider was again under the specified limit on Sunday (50% of the grand prix laps).
That means a 3-second time penalty, demoting him from second to fourth place and meaning Brad Binder finishes the season with a podium.
KTM rider Binder was also under pressure, but as a first offence the South African only received an Official Warning.
From next season any tyre pressure infringements will be punished by disqualification.
Keyword: Valencia MotoGP: Tyre pressure penalty costs Fabio di Giannantonio podium