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Johann Zarco showered with criticism after causing an accident on MotoGP Austria. Even so, the legend of motor racing Giacomo Agostini chose to defend Zarco.
At the race at the Red Bull Ring, Sunday (16/8/2020), the Avintia Ducati rider was involved in an incident with Franco Morbidelli in the ninth round. Although neither of them suffered serious injuries, the motorbikes of the two riders who flew in the accident almost hurt the Yamaha duo. Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales.
After the racing style, Zarco was criticized. The French racer was considered arrogant because he cut Morbidelli’s path.
The Petronas SRT racer even called Zarco a “half killer”. Next, Morbidelli sent the signal that Zarco should be punished.
This is the second incident involving Zarco this season after being accused of causing Pol Espargaro to retire at Brno. Agostini defended Zarco, because according to him, riders had to be aggressive when they got the opportunity to attack.
“The accident between Zarco and Morbidelli was devastating, but I do not like to hear words used like ‘half killer’ wrote Agostini in his column on The Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I have read that there are those who say that Zarco brakes on purpose, but I don’t think any racer should just do it because in that moment you also risked your life, as well as other people.”
“From his photos I understand that Zarco see a gap and enter, like any other rider does without thinking about how other riders behave. If you open the gaps, you have to expect to be attacked. This is why I disagree with a penalty in Brno for contact with Espargaro. “
“Riders have to be aggressive, if you want to win you have to be. A real man who is too gentle or careful will never become world champion,” he said. Giacomo Agostini.
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