Misano WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona declared unfit after collision with Danilo Petrucci
The former MotoGP teammates crashed out of the Su🌜perpole Race following an accident at turn eight with three laps remaining.
Petrucci, who had already caused a collision on lap one which resulted in both GRT Yamaha riders hitting the deck, was given a Long-Lap penalty for his part in that coll꧙ision.
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A✱nd after serving his penalty, Petrucci w🌱as part of a four-rider battle that included Lecuona, Xavi Vierge and Garrett Gerloff.
🅺Trying to make up for lost time after his earlier misdemeanor, Petrucci again initiated contact with the Spaniard before both riders hit the tarmac hard.
Red flags were deployed immediately as Alvaro Bautistꦬa secured his second win of the weekend, 13th from 14 races so far this season.
Both riders were then taken to the🎶 medical ce🔜ntre before Lecuona failed to receive the all-clear for Race 2.
The iꦬnjurieဣs suffered by Lecuona include a left ankle contusion and an injury to his left hip.
