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In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), French rider Fabio Quartararo was disqualified from participating in the race following a crash during the sighting lap.
The incident occurred as Quartararo was navigating the ‘Esses’ section of the track during his second sighting lap. He suffered a low-side crash, causing his Yamaha YZR-M1 to slide off the track. Despite his efforts to retrieve and restart the bike, the damage sustained rendered it unfit for the race.
In an unexpected act of sportsmanship, fellow rider Jack Miller of Prima Pramac Racing came to Quartararo’s aid. Miller towed Quartararo back to the pits in an attempt to get him back on track before the race commenced. However, the delay and the condition of the bike led race officials to rule Quartararo ineligible to start the race, resulting in his disqualification.
This disqualification marks a significant setback for Quartararo, the 2021 MotoGP World Champion, who has been striving to regain his championship form amidst challenges with Yamaha’s performance.
The incident at COTA underscores the unpredictable nature of MotoGP racing and the critical importance of pre-race preparations. As the season progresses, Quartararo and his team will need to regroup and focus on upcoming races to reclaim their competit
ive edge.
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