Sentenced to 3 Grid Penalties, Marquez Loses Pole Position GP America

AUSTIN - Marc Marquez, officially get punishment from FIM after engaging an incident with Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha) in the 2018 MotoGP American qualifying session on Saturday (21/4/2018) or Sunday morning GMT.
Marquez who actually won pole position get sanction in the form of three grid penalty or reduction of three starting positions. The decision was given by the FIM because Marquez proved to make two mistakes in the 2018 MotoGP American qualifying session.

Marquez proved to slow the pace of his motorcycle while in the racing line rider who drove faster and was behind him (Maverick Vinales).
The Baby Alien, Marquez nickname, also proved to have disturbed other riders in the second qualifying session of America 2018 MotoGP.
As a result, Marc Marquez who originally managed to achieve pole position must be willing to undergo the start of position four at the time of the race later.

On the other hand, Marc Marquez admitted if at the time of the incident he was paying attention to other riders and open Maverick Vinales.
"I care more about Andrea Iannone than someone coming from behind (Vinales),"
With the penalty, Maverick Vinales who recorded the second fastest time in qualifying was entitled to reach pole position MotoGP Americas 2018.
The two and three positions are respectively filled by Andrea Iannone (Suzuki Ecstar) and Johann Zarco (Yamaha Tech3).
MotoGP Americas 2018 race sessions themselves will be held on Sunday (22/4/2018) local time or Monday.