You couldn't have missed it: Marco Bezzecchi physically attacked a race official yesterday during the Sprint after his crash.This unacceptable behavior He was suspended for today.This is likely to cost him dearly in the overall standings, that's for sure. Bezzecchi, cornered from all sides since yesterday and under fire from around the world, has spoken out. He knows that his actions are penalizing him, of course, but also Aprilia, whose lead has been melting away like snow in the sun in recent weeks.
Through a brief press release, Marco Bezzecchi apologized to the stewards, his fans, and Aprilia. “I would like to apologize to the community of MotoGP for my behavior towards the commissioner. I am also sorry because I know how much effort and sacrifice they make to ensure our safety. This shouldn't have happened, and I have no excuse. I hope everyone, Aprilia, and my fans, will forgive me." as could be read on his social media.
Marco Bezzecchi apologizes to the stewards
We can expect him to be questioned about this as early as the Dutch Grand Prix, which is coming up in less than a week. Marco Bezzecchi is currently serving an unprecedented sanction for this type of behavior., but let us remember that he had already been flagged for pushing a police commissioner in 2022, in Valencia.
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