Moto2 team Marinelli Snipers sack Romano Fenati for shocking mid-race brake grab

MOTO2 rider Romano Fenati has a reputation for being reckless, even dangerous, but his latest stunt could cost him plenty more.

Moto2: Romano Fenati grabs the brake lever of rival Stefano Manzi mid-race.

MOTO2 racer Romano Fenati has been sacked by his Marinelli Snipers team for grabbing the handbrake of a rival during the San Marino Grand Prix.

Fenati was disqualified from Sunday ‘s Moto2 event in Misano, Italy, for reaching across to Stefano Manzi’s bike and pulling the brake lever. He was given a two-race suspension by MotoGP officials.

FIM MotoGP Stewards 📋

Black flag Romano Fenati for irresponsible riding 🏴#Moto2 #SanMarinoGP pic.twitter.com/sTqv6nhZer

— MotoGP™🇸🇲🏁 (@MotoGP) September 9, 2018

But just a day later, Marinelli said they were ending their partnership with the 22-year-old racer for his “unsporting, dangerous and damaging conduct”. Manzi was unharmed in the 200km/h incident, having been able to quickly regain control of his bike.

Fenati was set to join the new MV Agusta team next season but the offer will be withdrawn.

“Regarding his contract for a future position as rider of MV Agusta Moto 2, I will oppose myself in every way to stop it,” MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglioni said on Instagram.

Moto2: Romano Fenati grabs the brake lever of rival Stefano Manzi mid-race.

Fenati is number 5 and when the other guy gave him the finger it’s because Fenati turned the bike off pic.twitter.com/0Py3fMeaUN

— David 🌐 (@CRL_Stone) September 9, 2018

Cal Crutchlow has had his say on Romano Fenati:

"He should never race a motorcycle again."#SanMarinoGP pic.twitter.com/jQeZ6tHKIb

— Watch MotoGP on BT Sport (@btsportmotogp) September 9, 2018

“It won’t happen, he doesn’t represent our company’s true values.” Fellow Italian Andrea Dovizioso won the San Marino Grand Prix for Ducati while reigning world champion Marc Marquez finished second to increase his MotoGP championship lead to 67 points.

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