Jorge Lorenzo’s Take: Bagnaia Should Have Accepted Marquez’s Overtake

Following the incident between Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez at the MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal, Jorge Lorenzo gave his opinion on what happened, stressing that Bagnaia should have allowed Márquez to overtake.

Although the Race Direction considered the incident to be race-related, both Márquez and Lorenzo expressed that Bagnaia’s maneuver was at the limit of what was acceptable. The incident occurred as Bagnaia tried to pass Marquez in the battle for 5th place, causing both riders to collide.

Lorenzo argued that Márquez was not at fault in this particular case, arguing that the rider in front does not have a complete picture of what is happening, while the one behind has a better view of the situation. He pointed out that Bagnaia could have avoided the crash simply by letting Marquez pass through the square.

The former world champion pointed out that although Márquez is known for his aggressive driving style, in this particular case, the blame fell on Bagnaia for not leaving enough room for Márquez to maneuver. Lorenzo argued that as Bagnaia had a clear view of Márquez’s intention to return to the racing line, he could have avoided the incident, thereby avoiding the collision.

Despite the incident, both Márquez and Bagnaia were not sanctioned by the Racing Directorate. Lorenzo agreed with this decision, stating that both drivers should not be penalized, but stressed the importance of learning from situations like this to avoid similar incidents in the future.

This controversy adds an exciting element to the MotoGP season, highlighting the intense competition and racing tactics between the riders. With the incident in the rearview mirror, the expectation is that Bagnaia and Marquez will maintain a competitive but respectful relationship in the coming races.

The next challenge for the drivers will be the next round of the championship, where Bagnaia, Márquez and other drivers are expected to continue to fight for victory as they try to avoid similar incidents to the Portuguese Grand Prix.