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- MotoGP has introduced a \u20ac5,000 fine<\/strong> for riders who fail to spend the required time at promotional events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Riders must attend the MotoGP Hero Walk for at least ten minutes, with escalating penalties for repeated offences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Marc M\u00e1rquez has questioned the approach<\/strong>, arguing that riders already provide the main spectacle on the racetrack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marc M\u00e1rquez has criticised MotoGP’s decision to introduce \u20ac5,000 fines for riders who fail to meet mandatory promotional commitments<\/strong>, questioning the championship’s approach to fan engagement as the new rules came into effect during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The championship’s commercial rights holder informed teams of the new requirements on Saturday at Mandalika, establishing minimum attendance periods for activities involving spectators and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The immediate focus is the MotoGP Hero Walk, an event that allows fans to meet riders, take photographs and collect autographs before Sunday’s racing programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new policy, riders must spend at least ten minutes at the Hero Walk<\/strong> or face an initial fine of \u20ac5,000. Repeat offences could result in larger financial penalties, while further sporting sanctions have also been raised as a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Marc M\u00e1rquez (Photo: Ducati)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n M\u00e1rquez questions MotoGP’s approach to promotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The new rules attracted criticism from M\u00e1rquez, who believes MotoGP should explore other methods of increasing its audience rather than imposing additional obligations on riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ducati rider argued that the championship’s principal attraction remains the competition itself, telling reporters that “we have the show on the track”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His comments come as MotoGP continues to seek greater international visibility through promotional events, fan activities and additional commercial initiatives around race weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
M\u00e1rquez has been among the championship’s most recognisable figures for more than a decade, making his position particularly relevant to discussions about how riders should contribute to MotoGP’s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dispute also follows an unusual incident during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, when M\u00e1rquez sent a substitute wearing his likeness to a pre-event karting activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the championship had reportedly been monitoring participation in promotional events for several weeks, rather than introducing the new policy solely in response to that incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How MotoGP’s \u20ac5,000 penalty system works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The immediate requirement applies to the Hero Walk, which takes place on Sunday mornings following the riders’ parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The activity lasts approximately 20 minutes, but riders are required to participate for at least half that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A first violation carries a \u20ac5,000 penalty<\/strong>, with the amount increasing for repeated failures to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The championship has also indicated that sporting penalties could eventually be introduced for persistent violations, although the specific measures have not been defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MotoGP’s commercial management considers direct interaction between riders and spectators an important part of its efforts to increase the championship’s appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new rules were introduced at Mandalika, where riders faced high temperatures and humid conditions during the promotional programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New regulations arrive during close championship fight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The controversy has emerged while M\u00e1rquez is engaged in a closely contested title battle with Jorge Mart\u00edn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ducati rider won the Indonesian sprint after Aprilia’s difficult Saturday<\/a>, temporarily moving ahead of Mart\u00edn in the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Aprilia dominated Sunday’s grand prix, with Marco Bezzecchi leading a historic sweep of the first four positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mart\u00edn subsequently reclaimed the championship lead by two points<\/a>, leaving M\u00e1rquez second with five rounds remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n