MotoGP | Austrian GP 2: controversy between Zarco and Rossi, “When Valentino talks about following his opinion he is never wrong” [VIDEO]

MotoGP GP Austria Red Bull Ring Zarco Rossi MotoGP – Johann Zarco was sanctioned for the maneuver that ended Franco Morbidelli's race last Sunday, but which could have had disastrous consequences, given that the two riders' bikes crossed the track and almost hit Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales.

Immediately after the race the two Italian drivers did not go too lightly against the Frenchman, guilty of being no stranger to maneuvers that put other drivers at risk. Both asked for an exemplary penalty for the Ducati Avintia team rider, a penalty that arrived on the Friday of the second Austrian Grand Prix. The sanction, which involves starting from the pit lane on Sunday, was seen as a "buffet" by most, but it did not go down well with the French driver who instead used strong words during an interview on the French channel Canal+ against one of the main detractors, Valentino Rossi.

Statements Johann Zarco Against Valentino Rossi GP Austria MotoGP Red Bull Ring Day 1

“Well jumping on Rossi's boat is easy, it's a safe haven when Valentino speaks to follow his opinion he's never wrong. In the end it's just dogs barking, nothing to worry about. I accept the penalty and that's the end of the story, I won't appeal, it's better to turn the page and move forward without further consequences, I don't agree with the commissioners' thesis according to which I cut Franco Morbidelli's way. They told me I was optimistic in trying to make that maneuver. For me it's a racing accident, but they preferred to blame me rather than agree with me that both riders involved may be responsible."