What the international press and riders are saying about the crash that brought down Miguel Oliveira in MotoGP

Colleagues, the press, Marc Marquez himself and MotoGP commissioners are unanimous that the blame for the accident, in which Miguel Oliveira was shot down on Sunday at the Portuguese Grand Prix, is placed on the Spanish rider.

One of those who most vehemently condemned the collision on the track in Portimão was Alex Espargaro. “These are things that I ultimately don’t understand. I think this is very serious, Miguel Oliveira could burst his knee, and he would not race for the rest of his life. He crossed the line,” said a colleague of the Portuguese from Team Aprilia.

Madrilenets Jorge Martin also did not skimp on criticism of his compatriot. “There are riders in front of you and you have to respect them. At this point, you should go outside, but he does not want to. Apologize to the public will no longer work. Let him be careful, he has already ruined my races,” said Martin, who was also affected by the deception.

Press condemns Marquez’s ‘huge mistake’

The international press is also unanimous in blaming Spaniard Marc Marquez for the crash that caused Portugal’s Miguel Oliveira to pull out of the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão.

Even the press of the neighboring country does not defend Marquez and condemns the “excesses” of the pilot. “Great mistake by Marc Marquez that ended the race of Miguel Oliveira,” according to the Spanish sports publication. TO.

“When you walk on a wire, it is easier to fall. The problem is that in motorcycling, when you fall, you don’t fall alone, which happened in Portugal, immediately knocking down a local idol. MotoGP needs Mark, but not like this”, also write TO.

already Brand talks about a “terrible” accident. “Confusion in the world [de motociclismo] Marquez is to blame, that’s for sure. It gives goosebumps to those who saw it.

in Catalan sports world, remember the desire of the Spanish rider to return to the spotlight of motorcyclists as the cause of the accident. “Get comfortable [de Marc Márquez] in demonstrating that he had returned, betrayed him. He pushed too hard,” you can read in the sports diary.

Motorsport Specialist Portal Motorsport I agree with the “very forced” mistake of Marquez, who “misjudged” the overtaking time.

Italian Gazetta dello Sport recalls the career of Marquez, “stuck in the past”, whose path was full of “very risky” moments. Also in Italy, Corriere dello Sport talks about a “crazy” accident.

The accident resulted in sanctions for the Spanish rider, who pleaded guilty to colliding with Miguel Oliveira.