FIM Acknowledges Scoring Mishap in Season-Opening Moto2 Contest at Thailand

The FIM has come forward to acknowledge a scoring discrepancy that occurred following the opening Moto2 race of the 2026 season at the Thai Grand Prix. The race itself was interrupted twice by red flags before final results were determined.

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In a significant development for the 2026 Moto2 campaign, motorcycle racing's international federation, the FIM, has publicly acknowledged that a scoring 'error' marred the season's opening race held at the Thai Grand Prix on Sunday. The incident came following a contentious race that was halted on two separate occasions due to red flag conditions, creating complexity around the final classification and points distribution.

The admission highlights the challenges that can emerge when races are interrupted and subsequently restarted, underscoring the FIM's commitment to addressing administrative oversights that may impact the competitive integrity of the championship standings.

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Art. B5.14.2

Art. B5.15.7

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Article B5.14.2

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Suspension of Suspending a TTCS

Chapter: B5

In Simple Terms

If the Race Director decides conditions are unsafe or there's a serious incident, they can suspend either a sprint race or main race. When this happens, all teams get a message, and red flags are waved at every marshal post and the finish line to tell drivers to stop racing immediately.

The Race Director has the authority to suspend a sprint or main race when necessary
All competitors receive an official 'SPRINT SUSPENDED' or 'RACE SUSPENDED' message
Red flags are displayed at all marshal posts and the finish line as a visual signal
The suspension signals drivers to cease racing and return safely

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If the Race Director deems it is necessary to suspend a TTCS, the message "SPRINT SUSPENDED" or "RACE SUSPENDED", as applicable, will be sent to all Competitors, red flags will be shown at all marshal posts and at the Line.

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Article B5.15.7

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If the TTCS cannot be resumed

Chapter: B5

In Simple Terms

If a race under the TTCS (Time Certain To Complete System) cannot be restarted after being suspended, the official results will be based on the standings from two laps before the suspension happened. This ensures a fair result even if the race cannot continue.

Results are frozen at the end of the penultimate lap before suspension was signaled
This rule only applies when the TTCS cannot be resumed at all
Points and positions are determined from this specific lap, not from when the race was stopped
Provides a definitive endpoint if race conditions prevent further racing

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If the TTCS cannot be resumed the results will be taken at the end of the penultimate lap before the lap during which the signal to suspend the TTCS was given.

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