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Aleix Espargaro revealed that he apologised to Franco Morbidelli for slapping his helmet last week.
The Aprilia rider made a public apology to Morbidelli for his heated behavior during the practice session in Qatar, acknowledging that he reacted poorly and crossed a line. He took responsibility for his actions and expressed remorse, stating that he is not a bad person, and is committed to learning from the incident. Despite criticism and negative comments on social media, he doesn’t let them affect him. Espargaro also mentioned that he is working with a psychologist and making changes in his environment to better manage high-tension situations. Additionally, he mentioned that he is dealing with a leg injury from the previous race but intends to compete in the Valencia MotoGP, although the extent of his participation will depend on his injury’s impact.