MotoGP rider Jorge Martín publicly criticized the reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia, accusing him of making a run during a crucial race against Franco Morbidelli, Bagnaia’s teammate. Martín’s accusations, made after the race, have caused commotion in the paddock, with aficionados and riders questioning why Bagnaia has not been penalized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
The accident occurred during a tense and bitter battle in the last Grand Prix, where Bagnaia competed alongside Morbidelli. According to Martín, Bagnaia’s tactics during the career were questionable, and I believe that the current championship received twenty unfair results due to his close relationship with Morbidelli and the shared successes of his team. “It was clear to everyone who wondered that something wasn’t good. It’s a shame if he was going uphill with his hands that must have been penalized,” Martín said in an interview after the car.
Martín’s frustration comes from what was therefore a failure of action by FIM officials against Bagnaia for his conduct on the track. “No understanding how this can happen consecutively. If anyone else would have faced a penalty,” added Martín, referring to the strict rules that govern the conduct of riders in MotoGP.
On the other hand, Bagnaia discounted the accusations, insisting that his career against Morbidelli was just and within the regulations. “I have a lot of respect for Jorge, but nothing bad. Running with Franco was difficult, but we both loved each other clearly,” Bagnaia said in response to Martín’s signatures.
So far, the FIM officials have remained silent about the allegation, electing not to open an investigation into Bagnaia’s actions during the race, a decision which has only sparked more controversy. Many aficionados and analysts are asking the FIM to review the records to ensure that no rules have been violated and that the integrity of the sport is kept intact.
This latest accusation is more intense at a time in MotoGP and is hot, where the fight for the championship is fierce and at every point it counts. Jorge Martín, currently a major contender, has expressed frustration with this as an inconsistent application of the rules.
As the situation unfolds, all the sights will be placed on the next roads to see if the FIM will take action or if the rivalry between Martín and Bagnaia will continue to intensify with official intervention.