Should Pedro Acosta Reconsider His Strategy Following Recent MotoGP Incident?

The newcomer from Tech3 hasn't crossed the finish line since the race in Indonesia.

Pedro Acosta has indicated that he might need to adjust his strategy for MotoGP races following his crash that took him out of the top five during Saturday's Thailand Grand Prix sprint.

During the initial stages of the 13-lap sprint, the 20-year-old competitor was a front-runner in the fight for the podium, standing out as the top rider not on a Ducati.

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However, while he was in fifth place, Acosta suffered a crash during the fourth lap at Turn 3. He managed to get back on his damaged KTM, but eventually had to retire to the pits.

This signifies Acosta's fourth consecutive failure to complete a race, with the newcomer not reaching the finish line since the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend.

Discussing the cause of his crash in Buriram, Acosta mentioned, "It was a minor error."

"We implemented a minor adjustment to one aspect of the bicycle, and I found it incredibly challenging to bring it to a halt.

"I slightly veered off course and was a bit askew, leading to the back end forcing the front. However, we must focus on the positives and look towards tomorrow."

In response to a question about whether his recent series of accidents had dented his confidence, he replied, "No, because ultimately, if you lack confidence, you're not capable of truly competing at the forefront with the leading riders.

Indeed, it's essential for us to begin completing races, as out of the last 11, I've only finished four.

"It might be beneficial for us to pause, adopt a more serene approach, and acknowledge that achieving a top five position isn't disappointing in the least. This is something we need to come to terms with."

Acosta also implies that trying to keep up with the top-performing Ducatis is leading to his falls, as they are operating at 95% capacity, forcing him to push to 100%.

"In the end, they possess a greater margin than we do," he stated.

"For us, to join their efforts, we must commit fully. On certain occasions, when we push the boundaries, there are times we can hold back, and then there are times when we simply cannot."

"Perhaps they are operating at 95% capacity, leaving themselves with a 5% cushion."

"It's common for such incidents to occur."

"Perhaps it's time to adopt a calmer approach and recognize that securing a position within the top five or six is an impressive outcome, emphasizing the importance of completing races."

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2024 Thai MotoGP: Bagnaia triumphs over Martin in rainy conditions, Marquez falls

Bagnaia secures crucial ninth victory of the 2024 season with a commanding performance

Francesco Bagnaia delivered an impressive performance in the rainy conditions of the 2024 MotoGP Thai Grand Prix, significantly reducing Jorge Martin's lead in the championship standings. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez, who was in the running for the win, suffered

The Buriram circuit was drenched due to consistent rain leading up to the 26-lap grand prix, allowing Bagnaia to take advantage of an initial error by the race leader, Martin.

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After taking the lead, Bagnaia faced pressure from Marc Marquez. However, the Gresini team rider, Marquez, crashed during the 14th lap.

This allowed Bagnaia to gain a significant lead, which he maintained all the way to the finish line, ultimately defeating Martin by 2.9 seconds to secure his most crucial victory of the season.

Pedro Acosta put on an impressive fight to secure a third-place finish riding for Tech3 GASGAS, whereas Fabio Di Giannantonio concluded his 2024 season on a high note with a determined fourth-place, just before undergoing shoulder surgery.

Marquez got back on his bike and finished the race in 11th place, but he was penalized and dropped one position due to a late incident with Honda's Joan Mir.

Pramac's Martin launched from the third spot on the starting grid, overtaking both Bagnaia and Marquez to seize the lead, but then veered off course at Turn 3.

The title contenders were side by side as they approached Turn 4, where Martin managed to maintain his lead by taking the outside line through the corner.

At the beginning of the third lap, Martin had pulled ahead with an 0.8-second lead over Bagnaia, who was facing intense competition from Marquez, riding the GP23 for Gresini.

At the beginning of the fourth lap, Bagnaia reduced the gap to just half a second after Martin experienced a slight issue with the rear of his GP24 while navigating through Turn 11 on the prior lap.

On the fifth lap, at Turn 3, Martin veered off the track and fell back to third place, allowing Bagnaia to move into the lead.

Martin swiftly fell behind the front two riders, as Marquez made his initial move to pass Bagnaia at the final turn during the ninth lap.

Bagnaia maintained his position, repeating this maneuver on lap 13 at the identical location.

During the 14th lap, Marquez had a fall as he navigated Turn 8. Just behind him, Martin experienced a significant front-end wobble at the same spot.

When Marquez crashed, it allowed Bagnaia to gain a 2.5-second lead, which Martin was unable to overcome. The race concluded with Bagnaia and Martin taking the first and second positions, respectively.

With only two races remaining, Martin holds a narrow lead of 17 points over Bagnaia. As Martin heads to Malaysia next week, he faces his initial chance to secure the championship.

Martin clinched the independent riders' title for 2024 with his second-place finish, and now only he and Bagnaia have a mathematical chance of winning the championship.

Acosta claimed third place after overcoming a few initial errors and entering into an exciting duel with his KTM teammate, Jack Miller, during the second-to-last lap.

From Turn 3 to Turn 7, the two racers were neck and neck, with Acosta eventually securing the lead. Meanwhile, VR46 Ducati's Di Giannantonio swiftly passed Miller to claim fourth place.

Miller secured a spot in the top five, finishing just ahead of his teammate Brad Binder. Meanwhile, Maverick Vinales was the fastest rider for Aprilia, taking the seventh position.

Johann Zarco secured eighth place riding for LCR Honda, finishing in front of Aleix Espargaro from Aprilia. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez managed to climb back to 10th position after starting from the back due to a fall during the sighting lap just before the race began.

Luca Marini initially moved up to 11th position after Marc Marquez was penalized and had to relinquish a spot due to a late crash involving Joan Mir. However, upon reviewing the footage, it was confirmed that Marquez had already yielded a position when first directed, resulting in his reinstatement to 11th place.

Enea Bastianini, who initially started in second place, fell to 10th position in the opening laps and later experienced a crash. He managed to get back on his bike and finished the race in 14th place, just in front of Honda's Joan Mir. Mir was pushed off track at Turn 3 towards the end of the race due to

During the fourth lap, Fabio Quartararo, who was competing within the top six positions, was involved in an incident with Pramac’s Franco Morbidelli, resulting in Quartararo's fall.

He got back on his bike to complete the race but ended up in 16th place, far from the leaders. Meanwhile, Morbidelli received a long lap penalty, which he completed on the sixth lap before he fell on the eighth lap.

Marco Bezzecchi from VR46, the Trackhouse pair Raul Fernandez and Lorenzo Savadori, Alex Rins representing Yamaha, and Augusto Fernandez from Tech3 all experienced crashes.

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Marco Bezzecchi acknowledged committing "two significant errors" during the challenging Thai MotoGP Sprint.

"This weekend, I attempted to adapt to using the hard front [tyre], but I couldn't make it work."

Marco Bezzecchi secured a seventh-place position in the Thai MotoGP Sprint, despite commencing the race from the second row.

Bezzecchi faced a dilemma with his front tyre selection. Throughout the weekend, he was deliberating on which front tyre to opt for. His decision was torn between opting for the soft-compound tyre, which offered overall trust and control, versus the hard-compound tyre that performed better when he was navigating within a pack.

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"Bezzecchi described the race as challenging but anticipated the difficulties, noting his attempts to adapt to using the hard front tyre over the weekend were unsuccessful."

"My speed and confidence significantly decrease when I switch to a hard front."

"However, when using the softer option, encountering warm air ahead or following other motorcycles becomes challenging. Although I had a decent start, it wasn't the greatest, leading me to drop a few positions initially."

"In the third turn, I committed two major errors; I drifted off track twice — with the second instance being more severe, ending up on the blue paint."

"Initially, I dropped places, but ultimately, when the pack scattered, I managed to pass both Brad Binder and [Fabio] Di Giannantonio once again."

"After that, my condition slightly improved once more."

Following his performance in the Sprint, Bezzecchi intends to focus on adapting the hard-compound front tyre to his advantage during Sunday morning's Warm Up session.

Bezzecchi expressed his wish that during tomorrow's Warm Up, they discover a way to effectively utilize the hard front tyre, as it seems to offer other riders a braking advantage.

"Imagine that, when you're solo, it's somewhat alike, but when you're trailing and the rear begins to absorb more warm air, then the front locking begins to increase, akin to what happens in Mandalika."

"Thus, I'm aiming to discover an effective method to leverage the tough exterior. Additionally, this involves adopting a unique strategy for the extended duration, so let's observe how it unfolds."

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Ducati's Unprecedented Success in Thailand's MotoGP: Exploring the Reasons

Ducati Sets New Milestones in Thailand's 2024 Sprint Races

Ducati maintained its winning streak at the 2024 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix on Saturday, securing the first eight positions in the sprint race.

At the Australian Grand Prix last weekend, Ducati achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first six positions, a milestone not reached since Honda in 1997. This past Saturday, at Buriram, they further solidified their dominance over the 2024 grid.

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Enea Bastianini clinched victory, leading Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, as they dominated the podium in Saturday's sprint race.

The dominance was unparalleled, as the team filled all of the first eight positions, led by Marc Marquez in fourth place, followed closely by Alex Marquez, Franco Morbidelli, Marco Bezzecchi, and Fabio Di Giannantonio.

For the first time since Honda's endeavor in Barcelona in 1996, a manufacturer has undertaken such an initiative.

KTM's Brad Binder emerged as the top non-Ducati competitor, securing a single point by finishing ninth. However, he was 13.692 seconds behind the winner and trailed Di Giannantonio, the last in the line of Ducati riders, by two seconds.

From Binder's viewpoint, once his RC16 loses grip, he sees no chance of keeping up with any of the Desmosedicis.

"I'm capable of battling it out with them if I have new tires," he expressed.

"As soon as the hold is lost, I find myself lacking the means to proceed further."

"It was somewhat challenging. I was eager to join the battle with Ducati, but it was the same story as last week."

"In any case, tomorrow presents a great chance for us to work through our issues and advance further, so let's continue to battle on and explore our possibilities."

In recent races, Pedro Acosta has proven to be the sole competitor capable of matching the front-running Ducatis' speed, with the Tech3 newcomer maintaining a position within the top five in the initial laps prior to encountering a crash.

He attributes Ducati's supremacy to their sheer quantity of competitors and acknowledges that the "overall skill level among those riders is notably strong."

"When questioned about Ducati's competitive edge, Acosta mentioned, 'Well, having eight bikes.'"

"It's logical, given that there are producers out there with merely a pair of [bikes].

"KTM possesses four. Given this, it's understandable [why Ducati has such a strong presence].

Moreover, their standard of riding skills is notably elevated.

"However, out of eight bikes, six riders can achieve high speeds, indicating that, in this scenario, the overall standard quickly reaches a peak level."

"We constantly experience setbacks. As a result, it strengthens them since ultimately, they possess significantly more information than others."

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Thailand: Updated Standings for the 2024 MotoGP World Championship

Following the Thai Grand Prix in Buriram on Sunday, which marked the 18th race out of a total of 20, the 2024 MotoGP World Championship standings have been

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Rainy Opening for Sunday's 2024 Thai MotoGP

Rainfall in Buriram introduces an unexpected turn in the MotoGP championship battle.

Following a period of no rainfall on Friday and Saturday, Buriram experienced precipitation on Sunday morning during the Thai MotoGP event.

By 8am, the rain had ceased, but the circuit remains shrouded in thick clouds, with weather forecasts indicating further rainfall expected during the day.

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The brief morning session for the MotoGP category, kicking off at 10:40am, will be essential for determining the optimal settings for wet conditions.

"Shouldn't we experience at least one rainy race [this season]?" Marc Marquez remarked, having secured the fourth spot in the Sprint. "However, I'd rather it pour in Malaysia!"

In the Sprint race held under clear skies, Enea Bastianini claimed victory, finishing in front of the championship frontrunner Jorge Martin. With this result, Martin extends his lead to 22 points over Francesco Bagnaia.

The Thai Grand Prix, consisting of 26 laps, is set to start at 3 pm according to the local time zone.

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How Marc Marquez’s accident in the Thai MotoGP helped Jorge Martin maintain his lead in the championship

“I was constantly on the verge of crashing”

Jorge Martin mentioned that if Marc Marquez hadn't crashed ahead of him during the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix, he likely would have crashed as well. Seeing Marquez go down allowed Martin to anticipate losing control of the front of his bike.

The leader of the championship secured the second position during the rainy Thai Grand Prix in Buriram on Sunday, as Francesco Bagnaia, his main competitor for the title, achieved a crucial victory.

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In the initial laps, Martin took a short-lived lead but went off course at Turn 3 during the fifth lap, allowing Bagnaia and Marc Marquez to overtake him.

Marquez experienced a crash on the 14th lap at Turn 8 while he was in second place. At the same time, Martin, who was right behind him, had a major front

After the race concluded, Martin explained that he managed to avoid his own crash by witnessing Marquez's accident ahead of him. He noted that without this incident, he would have relinquished his lead in the championship standings.

"Initially, I felt really great, but right away I noticed that it wasn't the same sensation I had during the warm-up," Martin said, noting that his championship lead has now decreased to 17 points.

"I was experiencing significant sliding from the back of the vehicle. Despite that, I was still widening the distance, and that's when I realized they had an advantage."

In turn three, I took a wider line, which allowed Pecco and Marc to pass me. After that, I focused on staying near them, considering a possible maneuver towards the race's conclusion.

"However, when Marc went down, I experienced a similar front-end issue. Fortunately, I managed to recover and avoid a crash."

"I veered off course but managed to avoid a crash. After that, I could maintain the gap between myself and Jack [Miller] as well as Pedro [Acosta], who were both closing in quickly."

He mentioned, "Throughout the race, there were numerous instances where I almost lost control and crashed."

"I was constantly prepared to handle the situation. When I noticed Marc's front tire slip, I braced myself for a similar occurrence."

"That's the way I managed to avoid the accident. If Marc hadn't been right in front of me, I'm pretty sure I would have ended up crashing."

"While I feel sorry for him, the crash allowed me to gain insight and be more prepared."

The rain that fell before the race added stress for those competing for the title. Martin commented, "I wouldn't wish the feelings I had before the race on anyone. Being either Pecco or myself in the championship under these conditions isn't ideal."

Although Martin faced a challenging race and was ultimately surpassed by Bagnaia, he expressed admiration for his competitor and considered it “a really good weekend” despite dropping three points in the rankings.

"It was indeed a very lengthy race," he remarked with assurance.

During the final laps, my thoughts were, "I really wish the track would just stay dry."

"I believed that I had an advantage over Pecco in dry conditions, so I was hoping for the track to stay dry."

"He possessed immense strength and was truly an exceptional champion."

"Being a three-time world champion speaks volumes about his abilities. He excels no matter the circumstances. I aimed to match his speed, so coming away with just a three-point deficit makes it a successful weekend."

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Was the Thai MotoGP a crucial victory for Francesco Bagnaia? “Definitely”

“In terms of emotions and mindset, it held great significance”

Francesco Bagnaia expressed that winning the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix was essential for boosting his self-assurance, especially after narrowing the gap with Jorge Martin in the championship standings.

On Sunday, the factory Ducati rider overcame a challenging sprint race from the previous day in Buriram, where he had given up two points to Martin, to take command of the wet grand prix.

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On the fifth lap, Bagnaia took the lead after Martin veered off the track at Turn 3. Despite facing significant pressure from Marc Marquez, Bagnaia was further aided when a crash involving the Gresini rider secured his dominant position.

Bagnaia secured his ninth grand prix triumph of the season, finishing 2.9 seconds ahead of Martin. This marked his inaugural victory in wet conditions, narrowing Martin’s championship advantage from 22 points to 17, with just two rounds remaining.

When questioned about whether winning in Thailand was essential, he responded with a firm "Absolutely."

Regarding the championship, it didn't change much. However, emotionally and mentally, it held great significance—not only for me but for him as well.

"It's a positive day overall for us. The 17-point difference is a favorable figure in my opinion."

He mentioned, "Today was about making a change, and fortunately, we succeeded."

"I would like to offer this win to my team. Earlier today, we had a discussion about ways to enhance our performance since I was having significant difficulties with braking."

"We've achieved it once more! I'm incredibly pleased. The race was challenging due to its length and the pressure involved, but right from the start, I sensed I was in great form and noticed Jorge was really pushing hard."

"I opted to wait an additional two laps to ensure the rear was better prepared, and once it was, I attempted to close the gap and catch up with him."

"I managed to widen the gap, but Marc was putting in a lot of effort. On the lap where he crashed, we were already two-tenths of a second quicker in the third sector, making it an outstanding lap with remarkable speed."

"I realized that securing first place instead of second was crucial to earn additional points for the championship."

When questioned about the challenges he faced during the dry sprint race on Saturday, Bagnaia simply referred to it as a "box secret" and noted that the team had been "too cautious" about a certain aspect.

Bagnaia discussed why it took until now for him to secure his first victory in Thailand.

"I kept crashing, but I never managed to go fast enough," he explained.

"Back in Thailand two years ago, I was in contention for victory in the rain, but ended up finishing just two seconds off the lead."

"The speed was present, though it wasn't sufficient. Right from the beginning, I had strong faith in making it happen, and it turned out to be the optimal moment."

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Brad Binder Clarifies Harsh Interaction with Quartararo During Thai MotoGP Sprint

"…My handlebars were fully turned. Apologies to him."

Brad Binder has clarified that an additional shift in gears caused an unforeseen level of engine braking, resulting in a forceful overtaking maneuver on Fabio Quartararo during the initial lap of the Thai MotoGP Sprint race.

Beginning in the second line, the rider from Monster Yamaha quickly found himself in seventh place, as Binder climbed from 13th to secure the eighth spot.

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However, the duo became entangled at Turn 8, causing Quartararo to fall to eleventh place.

"Today went pretty well, except for the first lap with Brad Binder, where his overtaking maneuver was a bit too forceful. I ended up losing quite a few spots," Quartararo remarked.

The rider from France crossed the finish line in tenth place, closely following Binder on his KTM.

"Binder mentioned, 'I slipped up on the initial lap.' He elaborated, 'Typically, we downshift to 2nd gear after being in 3rd, especially before taking the right turn."

"I shifted into third gear, then up to fourth, before dropping back into third as I overtook Fabio on the inside."

"As you're aware, we've configured the engine brake to engage in each gear. Specifically, for the 3rd gear, the braking force was significantly increased to accommodate for the straightaway."

"I made the turn, and it ended up [at an angle] because the steering lock was on. My apologies to him."

Following an impressive start, the South African faced challenges maintaining rear grip throughout the remainder of the 13-lap race.

"When the grip at the back diminishes, your ability to halt is compromised, maneuvering becomes sluggish, and that's when the front begins to fail too."

"As you accelerate [upon exiting] and reach the middle [of the tire], it begins to spin."

Binder, who concluded the race trailing the leading group of eight Ducatis, currently maintains a 12-point lead over his soon-to-be teammate Pedro Acosta in the contest for fifth place in the global championship.

Acosta fell from fifth position during the initial phases.

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Results from the Warm-up Session of the 2024 Thai MotoGP in Buriram

The warm-up session results for the Thai MotoGP, held in Buriram as the 18th round out of 20 in the 2024 global championship.

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Fastest lap: Francesco Bagnaia clocked at 1 minute and 28.700 seconds (2024)

Quickest lap time in the race: Marco Bezzecchi clocked at 1 minute 30.896 seconds (2023)

The first rain-soaked laps of the weekend occurred during the morning warm-up for the Thai MotoGP at Buriram.

Marc Marquez led the pack on the intermediate wet tires, outpacing championship frontrunner Jorge Martin and Repsol Honda's Luca Marini.

The track is gradually drying, but additional light rain and possibly intense storms are expected to occur over the course of the day.

Miguel Oliveira remains out of action due to wrist fractures sustained in Mandalika and will be substituted at Trackhouse by Aprilia's test pilot, Lorenzo Savado.

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2024 Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix, Buriram – Practice Session Outcomes

Practice session outcomes for the Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix held in Buriram, marking the 18th event (out of 20) in the 2024 global championship.

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Fastest lap: Francesco Bagnaia clocked at 1 minute and 28.700 seconds (2024)

Quickest lap time in the race: Marco Bezzecchi clocked in at 1 minute and 30.896 seconds (2023)

The Buriram circuit experienced its initial rain-affected laps of the weekend during the Sunday morning warm-up session for the Thai MotoGP.

Marc Marquez led the pack on the medium wet tires, surpassing the championship frontrunner Jorge Martin and Repsol Honda's own Luca Marini.

As the track begins to dry gradually, additional rain showers and possibly intense storms are expected to occur over the course of the day.

Miguel Oliveira remains out of action due to injuries to his right wrist sustained in Mandalika, with Aprilia test pilot Lorenzo Savado stepping in for him at Trackhouse.

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Fabio Quartararo criticized Franco Morbidelli for making a reckless move during the Thai MotoGP, which led to Quartararo crashing on the fourth lap.

The MotoGP Thai Grand Prix held this weekend started with high tension but became less dramatic as it progressed. A significant incident early in the race involved a collision between Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo, resulting in Quartararo's fall.

Quartararo got back on his Yamaha M1 and ended the race in 16th place. Meanwhile, Morbidelli later crashed at the same corner where he had collided with Quartararo, following a long lap penalty for reckless riding.

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For Quartararo, Franco Morbidelli's maneuver at turn eight during the fourth lap felt like a "suicide attack." This incident marked the second time in two days that Quartararo's race was impacted at that particular corner, following an earlier encounter where Brad Binder forced him onto the exit kerb during the Sprint race.

Quartararo expressed frustration over turn eight, stating, "I'm not sure what happened with this corner, but twice in a row, I've been forced out of the race by two different people."

"Yesterday's action was quite forceful, but today's was more of a desperate attempt. However, that's the nature of the competition. Sadly, we were unable to manage the other participants' maneuvers."

While addressing the press following the race in Thailand, Quartararo admitted he had not witnessed the maneuver. However, he was puzzled by what seemed to him like Morbidelli's urgent attempt to overtake him.

Quartararo mentioned that he didn't notice the incident involving Morbidelli. However, he did observe that Morbidelli approached him very quickly at turn eight. Quartararo believes that Morbidelli was quite distant during the braking phase and then suddenly let go of the brake.

"Overall, I believe the decision was overly optimistic. Earlier today, he was incredibly quick. He only needed to be patient for one more straight, and he could have passed me at the third turn."

"There were still 20 laps remaining in the race, so I doubt that being three corners further back would prevent him from reaching the podium or winning. Therefore, I have nothing else to comment on regarding the incident."

Morbidelli admitted, "I was at fault." The Italian rider had a different perspective on the event, suggesting that it wasn’t a reckless move. He clarified that Quartararo had slowed down sooner than expected, and his maneuver to the inside was an attempt to steer clear of a collision.

"It was very unfortunate," Morbidelli commented. "I was making an effort to catch up, moving at a fast pace, and I was attempting to regain my initial position, pushing myself to advance as quickly as possible."

"However, I did make an error when it came to Fabio Quartararo."

"I wasn't planning to pass him, but he slowed down slightly before I did. At that moment, I thought, 'Alright, I need to make my move and hope he notices me.'"

However, he did not manage to do so. I likely got there too late, leading to us making contact. As a result, he fell, which spoiled his race and set off a chain of events that negatively impacted my own race.

"I received a long lap penalty, and while trying to make up for it, I experienced a minor slide in turn eight, causing me to crash. The corner was particularly slick today."

Morbidelli mentioned that errors were the main factor that ruined a weekend where he demonstrated good speed and promise.

He stated, "Throughout this weekend, our speed was impressive, but I made errors when it mattered most."

"During the qualifying session yesterday, we had the potential to secure a spot in the front row. However, due to a crash I experienced at turn nine, we ended up starting in 11

"Beginning from the 11th position today, I was trying to make up ground too hastily. It's unfortunate, but we'll take this as a lesson. Moving forward, we'll aim to maintain our speed while being more precise during crucial times."

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