David Alonso was penalized: lost pole for the Moto 2 United States Grand Prix
He was happy. Images were shared on social media showing him excited about achieving his first pole position in Moto2. However, David Alonso's happiness faded when, after a technical inspection, the race organization realized that the rear tire of his motorcycle had more pressure than permitted by the rules. He went from starting first to starting from 17th position this Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas in Houston, Texas.
TL;DR
- David Alonso was penalized and lost his first Moto2 pole position.
- The penalty was due to his rear tire having excessive pressure.
- He was moved from first to 17th place on the starting grid.
- Alonso has faced several difficulties this season, including a crash in Thailand.
- He finished fifth in Brazil and is seeking his second Moto2 career win, his first being in Hungary last year.