MotoGP, Portugal J0, Miguel Oliveira: “I bear no grudges, the accident with Marc Marquez last year is behind me”

Miguel Oliveira approaches his 2024 Portuguese MotoGP National Grand Prix with a clear outlook, leaving behind last year's incident involving Marc Marquez. During a chat with SportTV, Oliveira shared his thoughts, saying the accident is now a thing of the past…

« It was a race situation. Everything was taken care of as soon as we were at the medical center. Marc came to apologize » remembers the pilot TrackHouse Aprilia. " After rewatching the incident, it's clear that things turned out in an unfortunate way. Although it was frustrating to miss a chance for a good position due to a collision, especially having been the hardest hit, I bear no hard feelings. It's behind me now, and I then had to face many more challenges than this incident with Marc ».

Miguel Oliveira: “ we always carefully analyze what happened after a fall »

Asked about the lingering psychological impact of his Grand Prix crash MotoGP from last year, Olive tree answered categorically in the negative: “ no way. For me, the matter was closed that day. I know Portimão well, I have already done many tours and fallen in various places here, without ever thinking about these falls ».

« Even though the physical impact can be significant, the psychological aftereffects are less so, because we always carefully analyze what happened " precise Miguel Oliveira. " Especially when you are not directly responsible, it weighs even less on the mind. So it doesn't affect me. Of course, last year, returning with a shoulder injury, I had moments of doubt, fearing a repeat of events. But since then I have participated in many races and have myself been involved in contacts with other drivers ».