Marquez expresses frustration over Germany MotoGP FP2 pit exit crash involving Zarco
In a recent incident during FP2 of the Germany MotoGP, Honda rider Marquez voiced his anger after a collision with Zarco upon exiting the pitlane. Marquez lost control of his bike while entering Turn 1, colliding with Zarco and causing significant damage to both motorcycles.
Fortunately, both riders emerged unharmed, but Marquez believes that Zarco should have exercised caution and checked for oncoming traffic when exiting the pitlane. Unfortunately, none of the replays captured Zarco’s actions leading up to the incident. It appears that Zarco only realized the crash had occurred when he heard Marquez’s bike hit the ground, prompting him to look behind.
When asked if he saw Zarco approaching, Marquez responded by suggesting that such inquiries should be directed to Zarco himself, emphasizing that he takes responsibility for his own mistakes. However, in this particular situation, Marquez expressed his anger because he believed that Johann Zarco could have avoided the collision.
According to Marquez, the rider exiting the pitlane bears the responsibility of checking for traffic behind. Particularly in the final minutes of the session, it is crucial to stop at the pit exit rather than remaining on the racing line. Marquez highlighted the treacherous nature of Turn 1, citing previous incidents involving Aleix Espargaro and Fabio Quartararo, where crashing and front-end lock-ups were common, especially when pushing to the limits towards the end of practice.
Despite both riders escaping the crash without injury, Marquez mentioned that he had already heard people labeling him as dangerous. He reiterated that if anyone could have prevented the incident, it was Johann Zarco. Marquez admitted that he was pushing for a fast lap and apologized for the crash, clarifying that he did not intend to crash. He pointed out that numerous riders had crashed throughout the day, implying that nobody desires to crash intentionally. Marquez also reassured that he visited Zarco and confirmed that he was alright, acknowledging their fortunate escape from the incident.
This incident further added to Marquez’s frustrating day at the Sachsenring circuit, which included a tense moment in Turn 11 during FP2, during which he expressed his frustration by gesturing with his middle finger towards his bike.
Reflecting on the incident, Marquez acknowledged that it was captured by the cameras and attributed his reaction to the high levels of adrenaline coursing through his body. He mentioned that he had already experienced multiple close calls over the weekend and emphasized the need to find a smoother and slightly slower riding style to avoid such precarious situations in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MotoGP crash
What happened during the Germany MotoGP FP2 session?
During the Germany MotoGP FP2 session, there was a collision between Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco. Marquez lost control of his bike while entering Turn 1, colliding with Zarco who was exiting the pitlane.
Were there any injuries to the riders involved in the incident?
Fortunately, both Marquez and Zarco escaped the crash without any injuries.
Who does Marquez believe is responsible for the collision?
Marquez believes that Zarco should have been more cautious and checked for oncoming traffic when exiting the pitlane. He feels that Zarco could have avoided the collision.
What did Marquez say about the incident?
Marquez expressed his anger towards Zarco, stating that if anyone could have prevented the situation, it was Johann. He mentioned that the rider exiting the pitlane is responsible for watching behind and should have stopped at the pit exit, especially during the last minutes of the session.
Did Marquez admit any responsibility for the crash?
Marquez stated that if he makes a mistake, he takes responsibility for it, but in this case, he was angry because he believed Zarco could have avoided the collision.
Did the incident cause any damage to the motorcycles?
Yes, the collision caused significant damage to both Marquez’s Honda and Zarco’s Ducati. The front wheel of Zarco’s motorcycle was ripped off in the crash.
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