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Haven't seen anything more official thM that
In the case of Christophe they decided to dock him a few spots instead of disqualifying him so he lost a total of 7 points as oppose to the 27 points he earned in that 2nd moto.
In my opinion he got lucky that the rules were not enforced after being protested.
Yes he was sick and wasn't feeling well after the moto but unfortunately rules are rules. Why weren't the rules enforced to the point of a DQ that I couldn't tell you. I'm sure Pourcel is not thrilled about the call but he should be thankful he only lost 7 points and not 27 points.
There's still 3 races left so with 6 moto's to go he still has a shot at the title. Had he been DQ'ed like the rules state then forget it his title hopes would of been over.
Next 3 races should be good.
Edit: Forgot to add that both rider and bike need to be at the impound lot. Leaving the bike with the mechanic still wouldn't have changed a thing.
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He got protested because he didn't follow the rules. 7 points loss when it's suppose to be an automatic DQ I say they were generous.
He's still in the hunt for the title.
I understand the bike thing. But if a rider is unable to make the impound for medical reasons then that should be fine.
I'm pretty sure he could of waited 15 minutes while sitting in the shade with a water bottle. Sure he would of felt uncomfortable for those 15 minutes but I doubt whatever his issue was is life threatening. Besides that medics on site could of checked him out in the impound zone.
If you were sick wouldn't you be able to relax for 15 minutes while being checked out? I know that personally for me it takes a lot before I need to go and get checked out but everyone is diffetent.
If he did indeed kick his helmet he was probably not happy with himself and said fuck it I'm retreating back to the truck because I want to be left alone. We all have those moments.
As far as protesting a sick rider well that's a bit low. I'm sure whoever protested Pourcel wouldn't be happy with the call if the roles were reversed.
In the end they didn't enforce the rules so he wasn't disqualified. It could of been worse for him.
I'm sure the fact that the rules were not enforced to the maximum will be an issue with some people. Can't make everyone happy.
Next 6 moto's will be good but he'll have to win some of them if he wants the championship.
He's baaaaack!!!
. I commend the guy for informing us on what goes on behind the scenes.
Pit Row
Race Director: Hey guys, where is Christoph Pourcel?
Team: He's in the truck puking.
Race Director: Well, he should have done that in the impound.
Sue Matthes? That's the stupidest shit I've ever heard.
PV whipped Pourcels ass. That track has so much cow shit mixed into it no wonder he was sick lol. Don't wanna take a header into that soil.
Sorry but CP is throwing out some weak ass excuses. He's on a Factory team, not some Rinky dink weekend warrior.
It's obvious he is not completely fit and healthy and if he loses the title mav will go on and tell us how competitive and fast the Canadian guys are because even cp couldn't win it.
Ugh. Yes a sick, not recovered from injury Cp getting penalized for dumb rules just like alessi in the past May not win it.
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