Marco Bezzecchi slapped a marshal after crashing in the MotoGP sprint race.
The incident occurred on Saturday at the Brno circuit.
What happened?
Bezzecchi crashed out with two laps remaining in the sprint race.
A marshal attempted to rescue his bike from the gravel.
The track worker inadvertently grabbed the throttle, causing it to rev up.
Why it matters for Marco Bezzecchi
Bezzecchi shoved the marshal away with a slap before landing another one.
The Italian rider appeared deeply dejected during his media debriefs.
His low mood may have stemmed from recording his fourth consecutive zero in a sprint race.
The championship leader's temper has sparked controversy.
## What comes next?
Bezzecchi's actions will likely be reviewed by MotoGP officials.
The incident may result in penalties or fines for the Italian rider.
Bezzecchi's reputation may be affected by the incident.
And his relationships with marshals and other riders may be strained.
But the Italian rider will likely bounce back from the incident.
So the focus will shift to his upcoming races.
The Brno circuit will also be remembered for the incident.
Bezzecchi's crash and subsequent slap of the marshal occurred on August 19, 2023.