The Portuguese Grand Prix which marked the finale of the season will not leave Bagnaia and Mir with good memories. The last mentioned, new MotoGP World Champion, wanted to quickly recover his health after disastrous qualifying following electronic problems on his Suzuki... Which he then found in the race, forcing him to retire. In his assault, he hit hard the driver Pecco Bagnaia who then had to give up his weapons. And for good reason…
Joan mir was right to apologize to Pecco Bagnaia on the evening of the last meeting of the year at Portimao. He had in fact injured the Italian in a more than virile overtaking maneuver. A scenario that infuriated the one who finished with the Pramac team before joining the official team Ducati : “ I can't believe it and I'm angry. It wasn't what I expected from the last race of the season ", reported Pecco Bagnaia to his fans on Facebook after this race Portugal.
« As soon as I get on the bike, I always give 100%, despite the problems. But following contact during the first round, my shoulder was dislocated. I immediately had a lot of pain, which forced me to abandon after only three turns “, he regretted.
Joan mir apologized for Sunday's maneuver: “ I have to apologize to Pecco, I was too aggressive. Sometimes I criticize this kind of maneuver. It wasn't dirty, but not the best, I'm sorry ". Medical checks ruled out further injuries to Pecco's shoulder. The 2 Moto2018 world champion is therefore already looking forward to entering 2021, as he will be promoted to the Ducati factory team in 2021.
Bagnaia will not forget what he owes to Pramac
« The 2020 season ends with a bitter aftertaste, because of the opportunities I missed, but at the same time knowing that I will grow from them, as a driver and as a person. I still have a lot to learn, I'm young and I know that with hard work and a willingness to make sacrifices, we will fight back “, said the 23-year-old Italian. “ I am already ready and focused on my goals for 2021. I will start working immediately », He announced.
Pecco also had nice words for the team Pramac : “II would like to thank the Pramac team, Checco Guidotti, Paolo Campinoti and my team for these two years. Two years with ups and downs, during which we managed a lot together. I will always carry with me the beautiful moments we experienced, but also the most difficult ones. Because the whole journey with them was useful for learning and improving. And I will never forget this ».
