In his 200th MotoGP start, Franco Morbidelli crashed on the opening lap of the British GP after being knocked down by Aleix Espargaro’s bike. Despite the setback, Morbidelli managed to restart the race and impressively finished fourth, just behind Marc Marquez.
Morbidelli described the race as “amazing” and praised his team’s resilience in the face of challenges. He expressed disappointment at missing the podium by a mere 0.017 seconds but remained positive about the overall outcome.
Reflecting on his battle with Marquez for the podium position, Morbidelli acknowledged the Spanish rider’s skill and eight-time world champion status. Despite the bitter-sweet result, Morbidelli was content with the performance and the team’s efforts.
Morbidelli’s race nearly ended in an early crash caused by Espargaro, who expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to misjudgment during braking. Morbidelli, though in pain, focused on the positives of the day and the team’s quick response to restart the race.
Both Morbidelli and Espargaro offered their perspectives on the collision, with Morbidelli mentioning a past incident with Espargaro in 2020 that affected his championship points. Overall, the British GP was a rollercoaster for Morbidelli, culminating in a mix of disappointment and satisfaction.
