Maximo Quiles, the current leader of the Red Bull Rookies Cup championship, has been excluded from the next round of the MotoGP access class at the Dutch TT in three weeks. The 16-year-old rider, who has already won the European Talent Cup twice, will not participate in the two races at the Assen circuit. This decision comes after Quiles caused a scary accident at the finish line during the second race at the Italian Grand Prix. The incident can be seen around the 39 minutes and 30 seconds mark of the race broadcast.
During the race at Mugello, Quiles was in the lead as he approached the final corner. He aggressively maneuvered across the track, trying to block his pursuers from taking advantage of his slipstream. Unfortunately, this resulted in a collision with South African rider Ruche Moodley, who then collided with Alvaro Carpe. Fortunately, Moodley managed to avoid further damage, while Quiles recovered from the initial impact and finished in fifth place. Valentin Perrone, from Argentina, claimed the victory.
This incident raised concerns within the MotoGP paddock, especially considering the tragic death of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier at the same circuit three years ago. Several riders called for immediate consequences for Quiles, holding him responsible for the accident. Aprilia team rider Aleix Espargaro expressed relief that no serious injuries occurred, but emphasized the importance of teaching Quiles a lesson to avoid future disasters.
Los comisarios, teniendo en cuenta las advertencias emitidas a los pilotos sobre los riesgos de cambios bruscos de trayectoria en la última curva, decidieron imponer una suspensión de dos carreras a Quiles. Lo consideraron culpable de causar el accidente al cambiar de dirección delante de otro piloto en la Curva 15. Quiles, que forma parte del equipo Vertical Management establecido por Marc y Alex Márquez, es ampliamente considerado uno de los pilotos más talentosos de las clases de carreras junior. Expresó remordimiento por el incidente, afirmando que estaba «realmente arrepentido» por el contacto con Moodley.
A pesar de la suspensión, Quiles todavía mantiene su quinta posición en la segunda carrera de Mugello. Este resultado le da una estrecha ventaja de ocho puntos en la clasificación del campeonato sobre Brian Uriarte, faltando ocho rondas para el final de la temporada.
