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UPDATE: Wayne and Remy Gardner
Former world champ and his son gaoled in Japan after a pre-race traffic incident at the Japanese Grand PrixUPDATE:
Remy Gardner has confirmed he will contest the Moto2 category at this weekend's Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The 18-year-old has issued the following statement...
"Despite recent media speculation and rumour, Remy Gardner is currently en-route to Phillip Island where his intention is to ride in the upcoming Moto2 race in front of his home fans," the statement reads.
"In response to the stories circulating in the press and on social media, he has not been charged with any offence relating to a road rage incident that occurred in Japan and looks forward to completing the season with Tasca Scuderia Racing.
"Remy has no comment in relation to the incident."
ORIGINAL STORY:
Former 500cc World Motorcycle Champion Wayne Gardner and his son Remy (pictured, in 2014) have been gaoled in Japan over a traffic incident at the entrance to the Motegi circuit ahead of the recent Grand Prix of Japan, on October 16.
While details are sketchy, The Daily Telegraph reports that Wayne was a passenger in a car being driven by his son when they had a minor collision with a vehicle executing a U-turn at the circuit's entrance.
According to the police report, the 'discussion' that ensued turned nasty…
"The suspect allegedly inflicted violence by grabbing the victims' collars and such over traffic troubles in Hiyama [where Twin Ring Motegi is located] around 8.00am on October 16," the report states.
"Wayne Gardner, 57, was arrested on the spot at 8.40am … the suspect is denying the claim."
Three Japanese men, the alleged victims in the incident, were allowed to return to their homes.
Remy went on to finish 19th in the Moto2 class at the Grand Prix of Japan, aboard the Tasca Racing Scuderia entry. However, he was later arrested himself, joining his father in a police facility in Shimotsuke, north of Tokyo, for driving-related offences.
Various reports seem to indicate Remy was driving on public roads without the required international driver's licence.
The Gardners' immediate future appears uncertain, with Japanese laws dictating that someone can be held without charge for up to 23 days.
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