Last night Yoshimura Suzuki announced their rider, James Stewart, had been notified of punishment for a failed anti-doping test from the 2014 Seattle SX, and stated that it would impact his entire 2015 season. The FIM, which is based in Switzerland, posted the official word early on Wednesday and the entire statement can be read below….
On 12 April 2014, Mr James Stewart, Jr. underwent an anti-doping test conducted by the FIM at the round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, held at the Century Link Field, Seattle, Washington. The urine sample obtained from Mr Stewart revealed the presence of a prohibited substance (amphetamine) listed in the category S6. Stimulant under a) Non-specified Stimulants and prohibited in competition under the FIM Anti-doping Code (CAD) in force.
On 17 June, in accordance with Article 7.6.1 CAD, the FIM provisionally suspended Mr Stewart with effect from … More