Alex Marquez Denies Deliberate Collision in Aragon MotoGP Incident with Bagnaia

Alex Marquez has stated that he would never intentionally collide with another racer.

Dismissing claims that he purposefully made contact with Francesco Bagnaia, Marquez emphasized that such actions are neither part of his nature nor the ethos of the sport.

Alex Marquez has issued a response following comments he encountered after his collision with Francesco Bagnaia in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP.

The duo got into a severe crash as Bagnaia tried to overtake the Gresini rider for the third position, following Marquez's wide turn.

The FIM Stewards concluded that 'no further steps' were necessary because 'neither rider was found to be chiefly at fault'.

However, Marquez appears displeased with Bagnaia's remarks, which imply that the Gresini rider maintained acceleration instead of steering clear of a collision.

Bagnaia explained to MotoGP.com that when he approached turn 13, he could hear the other rider accelerating, indicating that the rider was attempting to make contact.

“I examined the data… He kept the throttle open at 60 percent and 40 percent until the moment he crashed. I find this behavior quite unusual for a rider.”

On Monday, Marquez shared a post on social media:

“Having reviewed various statements, I wish to clarify the following points:

"I would never intentionally collide with another rider, and I refuse to be accused of it. Such behavior goes against my principles and the values of this sport."

"The key thing for me is the discussion I had with Pecco yesterday, and as far as I'm concerned, the matter is resolved."

"Now I need to take some time off to recuperate and ensure I'm fully prepared for Misano."

Marquez and Bagnaia were lucky to escape without major injuries and are set to return to the track at Misano this weekend.

Marc Marquez, Alex's brother and teammate, clinched victory in the Aragon race. Meanwhile, Jorge Martin's second-place finish extended his lead over Bagnaia to 23 points.

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