read on another forum that it was because he was abusive and disrespectful to his crew/engineers. but take that with a grain of salt until more details come out.
Joined Jan 2016
198 Posts | 165+
Western Australia
MotoGP?
Fenati suspended from VR46
Moto3™ title contender sits Austria out, future unknown
Tags Moto3, 2016, NEROGIARDINI MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX VON ÖSTERREICH, Romano Fenati, SKY Racing Team VR46
Romano Fenati has been suspended from Sky Racing Team VR46 ahead of race day at the Austrian GP, for behaviour not in line with the disciplinary rules of a team. The Italian, who currently sits third in the Moto3™ world championship standings behind leader Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and P2 man Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia 0,0), will not line up on the grid for Sunday’s race.
The Italian’s suspension is currently in place for the Austrian GP, with further discussions about Fenati’s future set to take place after the NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich.
Pablo Nieto, Team Manager of Sky Racing Team VR46: "Taking out a rider from the team is never good news but there are rules, norms within the team and he didn't comply with it. We won't get into specifics, but we decided to make this point as a disciplinary measure. For now the suspension is only for Austria, but we have to look further into it. We just took this decision yesterday and we have to further assess the situation but it looks that could be for all season. At this stage, it's too early to talk about a potential replacement."
Fenati suspended from VR46
Moto3™ title contender sits Austria out, future unknown
Tags Moto3, 2016, NEROGIARDINI MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX VON ÖSTERREICH, Romano Fenati, SKY Racing Team VR46
Romano Fenati has been suspended from Sky Racing Team VR46 ahead of race day at the Austrian GP, for behaviour not in line with the disciplinary rules of a team. The Italian, who currently sits third in the Moto3™ world championship standings behind leader Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and P2 man Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia 0,0), will not line up on the grid for Sunday’s race.
The Italian’s suspension is currently in place for the Austrian GP, with further discussions about Fenati’s future set to take place after the NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich.
Pablo Nieto, Team Manager of Sky Racing Team VR46: "Taking out a rider from the team is never good news but there are rules, norms within the team and he didn't comply with it. We won't get into specifics, but we decided to make this point as a disciplinary measure. For now the suspension is only for Austria, but we have to look further into it. We just took this decision yesterday and we have to further assess the situation but it looks that could be for all season. At this stage, it's too early to talk about a potential replacement."
And as much sh*t as we often give VR, to me here he shows leadership by making the decision and then by his public statements in support of the decision
While we will likely never know the truth or full story, it is not often that we see riders of high profile sacked.
Of interest now will be whether the fact that he has been sacked from a Rossi led and funded team will impact his future employment chances, and not in a Rossi veto way but moreso in a 'if he pissed VR off that much then he may be a total prick' way
Joined Feb 2007
11K Posts | 2K+
Tennessee
Things like this can be good for a young prick who thinks he has the world by the balls. He will get another chance with someone with the understanding that this is it, one more time and you are done. Could be a defining moment in a young mans life. Which way he decides to run is up to him. GP life or smart ... parts dude at the local bike shop, your choice.
Joined Aug 2008
6K Posts | 748+
Thailand
He may well get another chance, but he has done some near irreparable damage to his earning potential.
Joined Apr 2008
7K Posts | 3K+
Out of Nowhere
Fenati is fast - but inconsistently so. He's not only damaged his earning potential, but Rossi aside, pissing off Pablo Nieto is a major black mark against him in the paddock. Nonetheless, he'll probably graduate to a mid pack ride in moto 2 before making up the numbers in WSB.
Although he used to frustrate me by constantly shadowing Danny Kent during practice last year, I've always found him highly entertaining. Be it his reaction to Nikki Ajo at Argentina, his tantrum in pitlane at Indy or his near post practice step off wheelie crash. Every sport needs a pantomime villain and with Iannone going some way to redeem himself this weekend -(Eugene Laverty notwithstanding)- Fenny's erratic behaviour and temperament make him the perfect understudy. Romano Fenati is the Diego Costa of bike racing even down to the contemptible facial features.
I wasn't surprised to read this on Saturday evening, but on the other hand, outwardly he has been relatively subdued by his standards this season. Perhaps he feels the pressure of Bulega and has triggered the self-destruct button? In contention for the win at Mugello, he seemed almost relieved folowing his mechanical - almost nonchalant. Whilst I was expecting a Pasini-esque pulverisation of the bike, he dismissively leant it against a barrier and waved at his fans. Actually...is there any such thing as a Fenati Fan? - VR merchandise sells 'Fenny 5' T-shirts and caps but I've never seen anyone sporting one.
Anyway, I never tire of this and neither should you which is why we need to start a reinstate Fenny petition...
Although he used to frustrate me by constantly shadowing Danny Kent during practice last year, I've always found him highly entertaining. Be it his reaction to Nikki Ajo at Argentina, his tantrum in pitlane at Indy or his near post practice step off wheelie crash. Every sport needs a pantomime villain and with Iannone going some way to redeem himself this weekend -(Eugene Laverty notwithstanding)- Fenny's erratic behaviour and temperament make him the perfect understudy. Romano Fenati is the Diego Costa of bike racing even down to the contemptible facial features.
I wasn't surprised to read this on Saturday evening, but on the other hand, outwardly he has been relatively subdued by his standards this season. Perhaps he feels the pressure of Bulega and has triggered the self-destruct button? In contention for the win at Mugello, he seemed almost relieved folowing his mechanical - almost nonchalant. Whilst I was expecting a Pasini-esque pulverisation of the bike, he dismissively leant it against a barrier and waved at his fans. Actually...is there any such thing as a Fenati Fan? - VR merchandise sells 'Fenny 5' T-shirts and caps but I've never seen anyone sporting one.
Anyway, I never tire of this and neither should you which is why we need to start a reinstate Fenny petition...
Joined Dec 2015
652 Posts | 567+
San Diego
You gotta earn your right to be an ........ Fenati might have been something I call a taint-head; a guy so lame that we can't even call him an ....... or a .........
Aye one rule for one one for another. Rossi should look in the mirror.
Doing something terrible off track is not as bad as doing something terrible on it, in the middle of a race in front of millions of viewers. Yam need to grow some balls.
It maybe a cunning way of also getting in a better rider, or make his protege bulega the main man.
Doing something terrible off track is not as bad as doing something terrible on it, in the middle of a race in front of millions of viewers. Yam need to grow some balls.
It maybe a cunning way of also getting in a better rider, or make his protege bulega the main man.
