From a press release issued by FIM:

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix
Pacific Grand Prix: decision of the Race Direction

On Sunday 5th October, during the MotoGP race, American rider John Hopkins has ridden in an irresponsible manner causing danger to other riders.

For this infraction to Art. 1.21.2 of the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, the Race Direction decided to impose upon him a suspension for the next Grand Prix event (Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang, 10-12 October 2003).

This decision of the Race Direction was subsequently confirmed in appeal by the FIM Stewards.


The decision of the FIM Stewards is final.


More, from another press release issued by FIM:

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix
Pacific Grand Prix: decision of the Race Direction

On Sunday 5th October, during the MotoGP race, Japanese rider Makoto Tamada has ridden in an irresponsible manner causing danger to Spanish rider Sete Gibernau.

For this infraction to Art. 1.21.2 of the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations, the Race Direction decided to disqualify him from the race results.

This decision of the Race Direction was subsequently confirmed in appeal by the FIM Stewards.

The decision of the FIM Stewards is final.