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Sykes reinstated to third after FIM panel decision

Monday, 13 May 2013 08:51 GMT
Sykes reinstated to third after FIM panel decision

Race 2 final result for Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) and Sylvain Guintoli is still to be considered as provisional, as after the chequered flag the Aprilia Racing Team requested the Race Direction to analyse last Tom Sykes' lap, who ran off track, while entering Turn 5 - using the run off area - and rejoined by maintaining his 3rd position and same pace. The appeal by Aprilia was upheld and after Sykes was penalised with one position place penalty, the Kawasaki Racing Team appealed to the FIM Stewards' Panel.


Following an analysis of race footage and sector times by Sykes, preceding rider Melandri and following rider Guintoli, decided to reinstate Tom Sykes third in classification. Therefore, this might not be the final verdict, as a further appeal could be lodged by the works Aprilia Team, this time to the International Disciplinary Court (within 5 days) that will eventually take the final decision on it.