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Aleix Espargaro sought out MotoGP rival Franco Morbidelli in the lead-up to the 2023 season finale at Valencia to make amends – following their on-track encounter in Qatar and the pair’s explosive back-and-forth in the media
behavior towards Franco Morbidelli during the Qatar Grand Prix, prompting him to seek out his rival before the season finale in Valencia. Espargaro apologized to Morbidelli for his actions and expressed remorse for his reaction, acknowledging that it made him look like a “bad guy.” He admitted that he needs to work on dealing with high-tension moments and controlling his emotions, and revealed that he is working with a psychologist to address these issues. Espargaro also mentioned that his recent changes in his environment, including no longer being accompanied by his longtime right-hand man, may have contributed to his outburst. Despite receiving criticism, Espargaro showed readiness to learn from this experience and make improvements for the next season.
