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Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola believes both Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez could have avoided their clash at the Catalan MotoGP
Aprilia’s Massimo Rivola expressed that both Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin could have handled their clash at the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix better to avoid the controversial incident that occurred on the opening lap of the restarted race at Turn 5 in Barcelona.
Rivola stated that while he felt Raul may have had more fault, both riders could have been more cautious, especially when occupying high positions like P2 and P3, especially considering the different tire strategies in play.
Trackhouse team boss Davide Brivio also acknowledged that both riders might have shared some responsibility in the incident, though he believed Raul was entitled to attempt the overtaking move.
The clash led to a non-score for Martin, affecting his championship position, while creating an intra-team challenge at Aprilia, which currently possesses a competitive package on the grid. This incident may prompt the team to consider new rules of engagement to prevent such occurrences in the future and maintain harmony within the team.
