MotoGP, Valencia Day 3, Aleix Espargaro (Honda/Ab): "Morbidelli needs to look ahead!"

The race ofAlex Espargaro His time in Valencia didn't last long. Even before the start of the race, the Spanish rider was hit by Franco Morbidelli as he was positioning himself on the starting grid. A rare and shocking image, which, once again, incriminates "Morbido," a rider known for all sorts of blunders this season. Unfortunately, the VR46 rider was injured in the collision and will therefore miss next week's crucial practice sessions.

Aleix Espargaro couldn't even finish the race because his motorcycle was so badly damaged. He bitterly regrets what happened to him. « The motorcycle was very slow from the start, because part of the exhaust pipe was broken.I had no engine braking because of that, and, on top of that, the footpeg was moving on the right side. I kept going, but it started to fall and touch the asphalt after five laps. I had to give up. The swingarm was also damaged. he declared to our microphones.

 

 

Of course, we know his outspokenness. As if that wasn't enough, he had already clashed with Franco Morbidelli several times, and had even slapped him when he was slow on the trajectory, in Qatar, in 2023. « I stopped normally; we always brake hard.I was already in my position; he didn't see me. It had nothing to do with my braking; he wasn't looking ahead. I don't blame him otherwise, because he got hurt, but he needs to be more careful. Something happens to him every weekend.He needs to concentrate more. I don't know if he should receive a penalty, but when it's dangerous, it deserves a penalty. It still touched me deeply. » he added.

 

 

Aleix Espargaro still feels pity for his executioner, but cannot excuse his actions. « In truth, I feel bad for him.It can happen, after all, but well, he had to be paying attention, you have to stay focused. We're engaging a lot of buttons and functions; this moment is crucial." he concluded.

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