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Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales has blasted Marco Bezzecchi for “not even braking” in the pair’s Australian MotoGP Sprint crash.
Vinales overtook Bezzecchi on the main straight with two laps remaining in their battle for fifth place, but the VR46 rider collided with Bezzecchi while attempting to regain his position, causing both of them to crash. Fortunately, both riders escaped relatively unharmed despite tumbling through the gravel at high speeds. Vinales expressed concern over the incident, questioning Bezzecchi’s intentions and emphasizing the pain and bruises resulting from the crash. Despite the setback, Vinales remains optimistic about Aprilia’s performance in the main race at Phillip Island and believes their straight line speed could be an advantage. He acknowledged possible start-related challenges but expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities to achieve a good result.
