Simoncelli get a penalty after an investigation into the accident, when they were fighting for second position. Gresini Honda rider is judged illegal maneuver, which makes another rider crash.
When cornering to the left, Simoncelli overtake from the outside, which makes Pedrosa did not have room to dodge. What power, Repsol Honda rider was nudging the back of the motor Simoncelli, so he fell and injured. Meanwhile, Simoncelli could continue the race and finished fifth - after getting a penalty.
After the incident, Simoncelli could defend themselves by saying that he had to give room for Pedrosa to cornering. Also, added the Italian rider, the sentences handed down to him was "a result of a conversation about him for a few days" - referring to the criticism he received, especially from world champion Jorge Lorenzo, involving an aggressive racing style.
However, problems have not stopped there. In a statement from the International Motor Racing Federation (FIM), there is a possibility that the Italian rider has secured continued sanctions.
"Supervisors will call the race the Italian rider, Marco Simoncelli, at the Catalunya GP this week, to hold further talks on the incident MotoGP at Le Mans, France," the statement said.
Collision at Le Mans this be the pinnacle of the "tension" between Simoncelli and its rivals, after several incidents on the track, both at the beginning of the 2011 season and at the end of the 2010 season. World champion Jorge Lorenzo and Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, became the most vocal driver provides criticism on what they feel. Critics include the aggressive driving style from Simoncelli. In fact, Lorenzo and Simoncelli had time to engage in public quarrels during a press conference in Estoril.
Immediately after the race at Le Mans, Simoncelli claimed that he was only given a penalty for the incident because the furor Pedrosa is going on because the style of racing.
"For me, things I do not like ... this penalty. In the last few days and when the final race, everyone was a lot of talk (about me)," said Simoncelli.
"They're punishing me. But if the same thing happened to another rider or without me, in my opinion, no one given the penalty."
Pedrosa, who has not been ascertained participate Catalunya race because it is still in the healing process post-surgery, said Simoncelli deserved the penalty due to the incident.
"I leave here with a broken collarbone and he was only with a penalty. That's good for him," said the Spanish rider. "Not to mention I have to miss."
A close friend Simoncelli, Valentino Rossi, also provide support to the Gresini Honda rider. However, according to Rossi, the accident at Le Mans was a result Simoncelli action that is too reckless.
"I think this time Simoncelli (race) is too hard," said Rossi.
"He did not make room for Daniel. Coming from the outside, maybe he braked harder. But, maybe he's a little too aggressive because Dani does not have a little room to do anything," added the Ducati rider.
However, opinions continue to evolve, whether Simoncelli should receive additional punishment. But the former 250cc world champion was finally admitted that he had done anything wrong, and will more carefully again at the next race.
Of course, what is surprising Simoncelli many circles because of a sudden he pleaded guilty. But there are also questions that arise, whether the driver really feel it (guilty) - or this is just the design of the supervisor races, and fans HRC Pedrosa in Catalunya.
"I have a break for two weeks to think about racing at Le Mans," said Simoncelli Gresini team was quoted as saying in a preview of Catalunya.
"I am still disappointed with what happened to Dani, and I hope he has recovered from injury in time for this weekend. I am also disappointed that Honda can not put four rider to celebrate success in a leading position in the French GP.
"Overall, the results of reflection, I realize has made a mistake and then, I will try to evaluate the situation better and be a little more carefully.
"I know, I probably would not get a standing ovation welcome in Barcelona. But I hope, if it should be criticized, it is a civilized manner and not in a way that has happened in other sports in the past.
"In any case, I just want to forget about this controversy, and began working to face the next race, in which I'm sure the team and I have the potential to do well."
About Pedrosa, until now there has been no official confirmation after he underwent surgery. However, the Spanish rider seems to be trying to appear in public alone this weekend, after a recovery period of about two weeks.
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