Casey Stoner Criticizes MotoGP Aero Dynamics After Severe Australian GP Crash: A Deeper Look into the Incident

Casey Stoner attributes major Australian Grand Prix accident to MotoGP aerodynamics

"The cause is aerodynamics…"

Double MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner has attributed the major accident in the previous weekend's Australian MotoGP race to the downforce aerodynamics.

During Saturday's MotoGP Sprint event, the notable moment happened as Maverick Vinales overtook Marco Bezzecchi while approaching the first turn.

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Vinales moved to the outer part of the track after overtaking Bezzecchi, aiming for a more advantageous path around the initial turn. However, Bezzecchi collided with the rear of the Aprilia rider while slowing down, causing both of them to crash.

"Stoner remarked on a MotoGP official Instagram post, indicating, "It's all due to aerodynamics. The turbulence they create at such speeds is overwhelming."

Earlier this year, on the Ducati Diaries podcast alongside Neil Hodgson, Casey Stoner voiced his views on the impact of downforce aerodynamics in MotoGP. The double MotoGP World Champion discussed how aerodynamics, when combined with ride height adjustment devices and advanced electronics, negatively affect the excitement of MotoGP races by enhancing grip, which in turn diminishes the likelihood of riders committing errors.

Bezzecchi received a long lap penalty due to his involvement in the mishap. After completing the penalty in Sunday's Grand Prix at the fourth turn, he met with an accident at the same bend one lap later, managed to get back on track, and ended up in 19th place.

The statement from the FIM MotoGP Stewards regarding the incident highlighted how aerodynamics and "turbulent air" played a role in what occurred.

The statement read: "The Officials have taken into account the impact of unstable air resulting from #12 [Vinales]'s overtake, and acknowledge that in this scenario, such disruption could serve as a mitigating factor, leading to #72 [Bezzecchi] easing off the accelerator, then re-engaging it and braking subsequently."

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