Overview

• Stewards blamed Iannone for causing a first-lap collision at Balaton Park and issued a double long-lap penalty for Race 1’s restart.
• The multi-rider crash injured six competitors, sent two to hospital and left Petrucci dealing with shoulder pain.
• Iannone apologized for losing control between Turns 1 and 2, saying he tried to brake but his bike slid into the pack.
• Petrucci said restarting Iannone after the incident was unacceptable and vowed not to talk to him despite the apology.
• Both former MotoGP riders are out of contract, with Petrucci linked to BMW and Iannone seeking a new WorldSBK ride.