The terrible accident caused no direct or collateral victims, and, looking at the images, it is quite simply a miracle. This is a highlight of this Austrian Grand Prix which therefore took place in two stages, since the red flag was out. But with past emotion comes analysis. The trend is that Johann Zarco is at the center of criticism. It has just definitively shifted against the Frenchman with this harsh analysis of the facts developed by Franco Morbidelli, who was at the forefront of what could have been a major tragedy...
Everyone escaped unscathed, although Franco Morbidelli is crumpled to say the least. But it is a lesser evil in view of the events which took place. The team press release Petronas had quickly reassured about the state of health of its unfortunate pilot in Styria. Specifying that he would not comment on the facts. But finally, he produced some, and it's pretty hard to Johann zarco.
“He’s a half-killer.”
“He’s a half-killer.”, the Petronas team driver told Sky, furious with Johann. “ I'm fine, but it was very dangerous. For me and for him, but also for Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales who saw a motorcycle coming towards them at 280 kilometers per hour ».
« I'm sorry because I couldn't do anything » he explained. “ As I started to brake, Zarco changed direction, perhaps to protect himself. When it came out, I was sucked into its wake. To brake like that, at 300 per hour, is to have little love for those who run with you ».
The good news is that Franco will be at the start next week for the Styrian Grand Prix, also at the Red Bull Ring…
