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Mir slams Morbidelli for ‘not clever’ opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP
Despite starting three positions ahead of Mir in the 17th spot at the Portimao race, Morbidelli’s poor start caused him to drop behind Mir early on, leading to contact between the two riders that was not captured on TV. Mir ended up being pushed wide and dropped to 21st place as a result of the incident. Although Mir managed to climb back to 12th place, he criticized Morbidelli for being too aggressive given the circumstances of the race. Mir’s Honda suffered significant damage from the contact with Morbidelli, affecting his braking and stability throughout the race. Despite the clash, Mir didn’t believe Morbidelli deserved a penalty, as his crash was punishment enough. Morbidelli, on the other hand, defended his actions, attributing the incident to the nature of close racing. Missing pre-season tests due to a crash, Morbidelli found positives in gaining valuable experience with the Ducati despite finishing at the back of the field.
