P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ai Ogura says sorry to Joan Mir after a failed overtake at Turn 1 took them both out of the German MotoGP.
Ai Ogura apologized to Joan Mir after causing a crash during a failed overtaking attempt at the German MotoGP.
Ogura admitted fault for the incident, stating that he tried to overtake in a limited spot on the track and lost control.
He expressed regret for taking out another rider and acknowledged that it was not a pleasant experience.
Despite the crash, Ogura had shown improvement during the race, climbing from 17th on the grid and matching the pace of the midfield.
Team director Davide Brivio also apologized for the incident and noted that crashes can happen in racing.
Raul Fernandez salvaged ninth place in a race of attrition, citing frustration with front tire pressure that made overtaking difficult.
MotoGP will now move to Brno, where both Ogura and Fernandez will compete on the track for the first time.
