Driver involved in Nicky Hayden's fatal crash sentenced

The driver involved in 2006 MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden's fatal cycling collision last year has been given a one-year suspended prison sentence.

The 31-year-old driver, who was not named throughout the trial, was liable to a one- or two-year jail sentence after being found guilty of road homicide.

But judge Vinicio Canatarini decided to lower the penalty, the reasons for which he will reveal in 90 days' time.

The driver has also had his driving licence withdrawn and will pay all court costs.

The court heard that Hayden, who was cycling, was struck by a Peugeot 206 at 70km/h on a road in Rimini with a 50km/h speed limit on May 17 last year.

The 35-year-old American died five days later in hospital.

An expert witness for the prosecution alleged the driver could have stopped and "entirely avoided the accident" if he was travelling 20km/h slower.

Defence lawyers argued that Hayden had failed to halt at a stop sign, and was cycling with ear buds in and listening to music.

An official accident report attributed 30% of blame to the car driver.

Evidence included CCTV from a nearby house that captured the fatal collision.

Hayden's family was not present at the criminal trial, but has launched its own civil action against the driver.


https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/13930...crash-sentenced

Should throw in a tyre war in the Championship.

In WSBK weight doesn't play a factor much. There are smaller guys than JR in the championship still can't get near him.

They should. More manufacturers the better. I'd rather see more manufacturers than more satellite teams.

Modenas should return too

This post has been edited by Aydee: Oct 18 2018, 12:09 PM

Yup, Marco Melandri was the victim, signed for Factory Kawasaki but team pulled out at the last minute. Then had to settle for the factory backed Hayate team, even had a podium. That year was probably the biggest missed opportunity for Kawasaki in MotoGP.

Me too, F1 I just watch Kimi

Not just in front of Morbidelli but in the points too.

Will still watch probably, I'll find some other person to follow.

Congrats to MM93 for the title win, Scott Redding should've hugged him when he won in Thailand at least will get another race for title fight.

Alvaro Bautista replacing Lorenzo for the next race. Nice farewell gift from Ducati, they probably want to keep him but there's not enough seats available, Factory ride in SBK next best thing.

Probably robot hand with different hand suitable for different track

Too bad for HS55 crash. He was lonely but safe in 8th. KTM next year I predict will be greatly improved. With 4 riders and 2 well experienced test riders.

SIC Team Launch


Comments online kinda make fun of the livery. I admit could've been better, too much black in my opinion. And did they choose McPhee so that his number matches Sasaki?

WSBK, JR still the benchmark but times a closer compared to last year.


Pos. Rider Team Day 1 Day 2
1 Jonathan Rea Kawasaki 1:42.195 1:40.855
2 Alex Lowes Pata Yamaha 1:42.614 1:41.814
3 Alvaro Bautista Ducati 1:42.682 1:41.934
4 Leon Haslam Kawasaki 1:42.820 1:42.144
5 Michael van der Mark Pata Yamaha 1:42.872 1:42.191
6 Tom Sykes BMW 1:42.808 1:42.246
7 Sandro Cortese GRT Yamaha 1:43.847 1:42.469
8 Marco Melandri GRT Yamaha 1:43.033 1:42.507
9 Toprak Razgatlioglu Puccetti Kawasaki 1:42.687 1:42.537
10 Markus Reiterberger BMW 1:43.682 1:43.146
11 Chaz Davies Ducati 1:43.702 1:43.361
12 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Barni Ducati 1:44.663 1:43.834
13 Eugene Laverty GoEleven Ducati 1:44.200 1:43.950
14 Alessandro Delbianco Althea Honda 1:45.732 1:44.885

Yup, they keep saying it is better now but I see the Yamaha improving faster then them. Not surprised if Yamaha is fighting more with the Kawasaki this coming season. Chaz Davies is also over-rated in my opinion.

I agree, this is more noticeable on the track but Leopard Racing has similar colours.

Dovi top by 4pm today, faster than yesterday's times. BO55KU unable to improve, still last among full time riders.

1.= Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 1m 59.562s [Lap 19/43]
2.= Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) 1m 59.566s +0.004s [14/29]
3.= Maverick Viñales ESP Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1m 59.597s +0.035s [35/43]
4.= Valentino Rossi ITA Monster Yamaha (YZR-M1) 1m 59.625s +0.063s [8/26]
5.= Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 1m 59.790s +0.228s [5/37]
6.= Danilo Petrucci ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici) 1m 59.845s +0.283s [11/44]
7.= Tito Rabat ESP Reale Avintia (Desmosedici) 1m 59.853s +0.291s [29/45]
8.= Alex Rins ESP Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1m 59.978s +0.416s [14/35]
9.= Jack Miller AUS Pramac Ducati (Desmosedici) 2m 0.023s +0.461s [8/26]
10.= Aleix Espargaro ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 2m 0.101s +0.539s [9/36]
11.= Fabio Quartararo FRA Petronas Yamaha SRT (YZR-M1)* 2m 0.108s +0.546s [11/31]
12.= Johann Zarco FRA Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 0.146s +0.584s [7/38]
13.= Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda (RC213V) 2m 0.230s +0.668s [25/48]
14.= Takaaki Nakagami JPN LCR Honda (RC213V) 2m 0.243s +0.681s [27/34]
15.= Franco Morbidelli ITA Petronas Yamaha SRT (YZR-M1) 2m 0.267s +0.705s [15/30]
16.= Francesco Bagnaia ITA Pramac Ducati (Desmosedici)* 2m 0.417s +0.855s [7/30]
17.= Andrea Iannone ITA Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP) 2m 0.510s +0.948s [21/22]
18.= Mika Kallio FIN Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 0.523s +0.961s [4/30]
19.= Pol Espargaro ESP Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) 2m 0.546s +0.984s [10/39]
20.= Miguel Oliveira POR Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16)* 2m 0.672s +1.110s [7/39]
21.= Joan Mir SPA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)* 2m 0.876s +1.314s [17/38]
22.= Karel Abraham CZE Reale Avintia (Desmosedici) 2m 1.245s +1.683s [9/42]
23.= Yamaha Test 1 N/A Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) 2m 1.406s +1.844s [15/26]
24.= Sylvain Guintoli FRA Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 2m 1.654s +2.092s [3/24]
25.= Hafizh Syahrin MAL Red Bull KTM Tech3 (RC16) 2m 2.167s +2.605s [7/35]
26.= Yamaha Test 2 N/A Yamaha Test Rider (YZR-M1) 2m 2.989s +3.427s [8/16]
27.= Takuya Tsuda JPN Suzuki Test Rider (GSX-RR) 2m 3.276s +3.714s [17/22]

Yeah, I feel Razlan has been building too much hype. Of course I'm proud for SRT but blabbing too much without results(yet), you could fall flat on your face. The Proton KR Modenas Team was not really fully Malaysian because it was run by Kenny Roberts Snr. but it was close enough. Unfortunately the KR3 Modenas engine wasn't powerful enough to challenge the big teams. They moved to the V5 but it was probably too late since everyone moved over to 4 strokes then. The potential was there though but I felt they folded too soon.

Anyway back to current racing, it seems Ducati and Yamaha are working quite good with their riders. Ducati's riders working in tandem. Really give insight what how JL and AD worked before(or didn't work )
https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/912719/1/...lp-it-s-unusual

And MV seems to be working on outright speed whereas VR working on tyre longevity
https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/912717/1/...ans-bike-s-good

I'm in anticipation on how JL will work with MM. I'm guessing it probably won't be so harmonious. I could be wrong.

Wsbk starts this weekend! Finally! Itchin' for some racin'

Alvaro Bautista wins by 15secs from jonathan rea. Melandri 3rd in a privateer team. Great race.

He won all three races this weekend. Hope its the end of rea reign.