From Autosport · Richard Asher · · 40s
Bezzecchi brushes off Fernandez anger after crash
Bezzecchi dismisses Fernandez's post-crash anger as racing incident.
In brief
Bezzecchi dismisses Fernandez's post-crash anger as racing incident. Bezzecchi called Fernandez's reaction to their first-corner crash a racing incident, not personal anger. Originally reported by Autosport.
Crash at Turn 1
Bezzecchi and Fernandez crashed in first corner of Indonesian GP sprint race.
Fernandez's reaction
Fernandez sarcastically applauded Bezzecchi in gravel after crash and criticized him publicly.
Bezzecchi's defense
Bezzecchi said Fernandez touched him during crash, calling it a racing incident.
“If Raul is angry, I'm sorry, but honestly, he touched me.”
Bezzecchi's explanation
Bezzecchi explained he was avoiding Marquez's overtake attempt in first corner.
“I was just looking to put myself in the best place possible for the braking.”
Bezzecchi's focus
Bezzecchi said he would focus on Sunday's race despite crash impact.
“I am sad because we made a good job 'til one and a half an hours ago.”
The bottom line
Bezzecchi called Fernandez's reaction to their first-corner crash a racing incident, not personal anger.
