P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The splits in the paddock reaction to Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia’s Aragon MotoGP tangle and the language both sides used turned the crash into a proxy episode of Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’s infamous feud
The incident between Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia at Aragon stole headlines from Marc Marquez’s first MotoGP grand prix win on a non-Repsol Honda due to its hint of MotoGP’s oldest feud resurfacing. Bagnaia, mentored by Valentino Rossi, reignited memories of Rossi’s infamous feud with Marc Marquez, which began in 2015 with accusations of interference in Rossi’s title fight. Signs of animosity have been seen between the Marquez and Rossi camps before, with clashes involving their proteges such as Marco Bezzecchi. Following the incident at Aragon, Bagnaia accused Alex Marquez of causing deliberate contact, sparking controversy reminiscent of past clashes between Rossi and Marquez. While Marc Marquez remained diplomatic, the tension between the two camps appears to be far from resolved, hinting at continued rivalry in MotoGP.
