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Francesco Bagnaia has apologised for “being a bit too strong in his words” about Alex Marquez in the aftermath of their clash at the Grand Prix of Aragon last weekend. Bagnaia had been chasing down Marquez for third before the Gresini rider lost the front of his GP23 at Turn 12, rejoining the track without […]
Bagnaia and Marquez collided during the race, resulting in both riders crashing out after Bagnaia criticized Marquez for riding aggressively and implying it was intentional.
Bagnaia later apologized to Marquez for his strong words, admitting that he was too harsh in his criticism.
Marquez accepted the apology, but expressed concerns about the impact on his reputation following the incident.
Both riders acknowledged their differing perspectives and agreed to move forward, ending the issue.
Marquez emphasized that he wanted to put the incident behind him and focus on upcoming races.
Bagnaia reassured that he would never intentionally crash with another rider and expressed gratitude for Marquez accepting his apology.
Marquez appreciated the apology but acknowledged that the incident had already affected his image, opting to close the chapter and concentrate on future races.
