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Crutchlow explains why yellow flag MotoGP rule is “risky” – Motorsport.com
Cal Crutchlow believes the new yellow flag rule could make qualifying “more risky” because it will force MotoGP riders to “go out like lunatics” to get a lap in early.
The LCR Honda rider crashed at Turn 9 in the final two minutes of Saturdays Czech Grand Prix qualifying, which brought out a yellow flag in that sector.
This caught out KTMs Pol Espargaro, who had his lap – which would have been good enough for second – cancelled as per the new rules regarding yellow flags, and dropped to sixth on the grid instead.
Espargaro was seething at this, claiming the yellow flag wasnt shown in the correct position of the corner and will appeal the decision.
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