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After criticism of his overtakes at the Indonesian MotoGP, Franco Morbidelli responds that he “always respects Simon Crafar’s judgement” and stays within the limits.
Franco Morbidelli has defended his aggressive overtaking style after receiving criticism from fellow riders at the Indonesian MotoGP, emphasizing that he now carefully follows the limits set by Simon Crafar, head of the FIM Stewards.
Following incidents earlier this season, the Stewards warned Morbidelli of harsher penalties, with VR46 team manager Pablo Nieto stating that a potential ride-through penalty could be imposed for any further offenses.
Despite complaints from teammates like Fabio di Giannantonio and rivals like Jack Miller regarding his on-track behavior, Morbidelli has focused on staying within safe overtaking boundaries.
Acknowledging his aggressive nature, Morbidelli emphasized that he respects Crafar’s guidance and constantly seeks to ensure his overtakes are fair and within the rules of MotoGP.
He highlighted the importance of upholding safe overtaking standards and learning from his interactions with Crafar throughout the season to maintain a competitive but responsible approach on track.
