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Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia has slammed Alex Marquez’s behaviour as “dangerous” amid the crash that wrecked both riders’ chances in MotoGP’s Aragon Grand Prix. The incident witnessed the two clatter into each other with six laps remaining in the main race as the Ducati riders fought over the last remaining spot on the podium. Marquez running […]
During the main race at Aragon, two Ducati riders collided with six laps to go, vying for the final podium spot. Marquez’s wide turn at Turn 12 allowed for Bagnaia to attempt a pass, resulting in a collision at the next corner, causing both riders to crash. Despite sustaining a neck injury, Bagnaia criticized Marquez’s aggressive racing behavior, highlighting the dangerous escalation of speed after contact based on telemetry data. Both riders were called to Race Direction but ultimately escaped penalties. Other riders, like Bezzecchi, echoed concerns regarding the incident, emphasizing the need for awareness and caution on the track. Following the crash, Bagnaia’s championship hopes suffered a blow, leaving him trailing Martin by 23 points in the standings.
