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Pol Espargaro “so sorry” to be involved in milestone MotoGP crash for Luca Marini
KTM stand-in Pol Espargaro expressed his heartfelt apologies for being involved in Luca Marini’s first MotoGP crash in the 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix. Despite the incident, Espargaro, filling in for the injured Maverick Vinales, showcased impressive speed during the race at Sepang, qualifying 12th and finishing in 11th place. He emphasized that his primary goal is to contribute to the team by providing valuable data rather than focusing on results. Though disappointed about Marini’s crash, Espargaro remains focused on the joy of competing against talented riders like Marco Bezzecchi and Marini. The collision between Espargaro and Marini at Turn 14 was investigated by FIM stewards, who ultimately decided against taking any further action. KTM celebrated a podium finish on Saturday, with Pedro Acosta securing third place after a penalty for a rival racer.
