In the heat of MotoGP action in Portugal, the two Ducati riders, Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, found themselves competing for fifth place. The situation culminated in a collision between the last two to three laps, leading to their fall. Marc Marquez resumed the race, finishing in 16th position, while Bagnaia was forced to retire. This face-off marked their first major fratricidal confrontation since Marquez joined the Ducati clan via the Gresini team at the start of the season, and this, without a crucial issue in terms of position.
Following the incident, both drivers were summoned by the race stewards, but the situation was quickly ruled a racing incident. Although Marc Marquez expressed his opinion on the approach of Pecco Bagnaia during the incident, the matter was considered closed, with a handshake symbolizing the resolution of the conflict.
Davide Tardozzi, team director Ducati, shared his thoughts with MotoSprint, stating: “ there is no doubt that it was a racing incident. In certain situations, it would be better to stay calmer, but the two pilots exchanged and resolved the issue, so I consider it behind us »
Davide Tardozzi: “ what happened in Portugal are good things for the spectators but they also have an end »
This event highlights the competitive dynamics between bagnaia et Marquez, even for less essential places, arousing interest for their future confrontations, especially when more coveted positions will be at stake.
He also worries in the clan Ducati who had little taste of a situation which allowed Brad Binder to score more points on his KTM to find yourself second championt an George Martin who is the one who really pulled the chestnuts from the Portuguese fire, making the two fighting cocks pass Marquez et bagnaia like the turkeys in the stuffing.
Davide Tardozzi concludes, as a message to the protagonists who lost precious points in Portimao: “ when a six-time MotoGP champion and a double MotoGP champion find themselves fighting, it's clear that neither wants to give up : these are good things for the spectators but they also have an end ».
