Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia were called to the MotoGP race direction after a slight touch during the Italian Grand Prix start. The intense battle at Mugello, where Marquez and Bagnaia made contact, resulted in a summons to discuss the incident. Both riders remained mounted on their bikes, with Alex Marquez briefly taking the lead. The race direction meeting aimed to clarify the incident without pursuing penalties. Marquez and Bagnaia shared their perspectives, with Marquez emphasizing the need to establish his pace, while Bagnaia saw the contact as typical of racing. Marquez’s victory extended his championship lead as Bagnaia trails in third place.
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