Francesco Bagnaia has issued a public apology for his harsh criticism of Alex Marquez following their clash at the Aragon MotoGP. After initially blasting Marquez in the aftermath of the collision, Bagnaia has now taken a step back, acknowledging that his emotions got the better of him.

In his apology, Bagnaia admitted that the heat of the moment led him to react strongly, and he expressed regret for how he handled the situation. He emphasized that, as a professional rider, it’s important to maintain composure even in the face of intense competition and unfortunate incidents on the track.

The Aragon clash between Bagnaia and Marquez had sparked significant debate within the MotoGP community, with both riders defending their actions at the time. However, Bagnaia’s apology seems to mark an effort to move past the controversy and restore a sense of sportsmanship between the two competitors.

Bagnaia’s apology has been seen as a positive step toward de-escalating the tensions that arose from the incident and serves as a reminder of the pressures riders face in such high-stakes environments.