Wayne Gardner arrested in Japan
Australian motorcycling legend Wayne Gardner has been questioned by police in Motegi after an alleged road rage incident.
Gardner, who was crowned 500cc champion in 1987, is reported to have been involved in an incident with a Japanese businessman inside the Twin Ring Motegi circuit on Sunday morning, which involved the Tokyo resident’s car and Gardner’s bike.
A physical altercation followed, with some claims that Gardner grabbed the other man in a violent manner, although Gardner has since claimed he was just trying to get free of the other man’s grip.
Local police became involved, with Gardner arrested and taken to the Motegi Police Station for questioning.
Gardner was in Japan to watch 18-year-old son Remy compete in the Moto2 class. He finished 19th in a race won by Thomas Luthi.
Additional reporting by Kunihiko Akai
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