Appeal overturns Baltus penalty: huge Moto3 sanction scrapped

The FIM has upheld the appeal and scrapped the huge penalty imposed on Barry Baltus, after a controversial Moto3 incident. The ruling overturns the original verdict following his clash with David Almansa at Silverstone, which had led to a severe sanction.

It is a major relief for the Belgian rider after an already messy weekend. The case also renews debate over how strict race officials should be in the smaller world championship classes, where every point can shape a season.