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When a MotoGP rider raises their hand on the starting grid, it indicates an issue with their motorcycle. It is an official FIM/Dorna protocol alerting race officials to pause the start or delay the lights out, preventing dangerous mid-pack stalls or immediate race-start crashes. [1, 2]
Standard Grid Protocol
If a rider experiences a technical problem (such as a stalled engine, a failing electronic launch control, or a stuck ride-height device): [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The Signal: The rider immediately raises their left arm in the air.
Race Officials: The starter or marshals will wave a yellow flag to alert the grid, and Race Direction will abort the start.
The Penalty/Resolution: The riders who caused the delay may be required to start from the back of the grid or the pit lane depending on the exact infraction or if the bike needs to be wheeled to the pit lane for repairs