A “disappointed” Jorge Martin has apologised to Aprilia and team manager Paolo Bonora for shoving Bonora at the conclusion of MotoGP’s Catalan Grand Prix.Tempers flared as Martin arrived back to the pits at the end of the race, having non-scored on a weekend in which he looked on course to take the championship lead from struggling team-mate Marco Bezzecchi.But after Martin avoided the two red flag-causing incidents, he was removed from victory contention at the final restart by a Turn 4 lunge from Aprilia stablemate Raul Fernandez.No penalty was issued for Trackhouse rider Fernandez’s move – as it’s believed the stewards felt Martin had not yielded sufficiently to what was initially a valid overtaking attempt.But it was clear the factory Aprilia team was seriously displeased, as evidenced in a tetchy in-race exchange between Aprilia racing boss Massimo Rivola and Trackhouse team boss Davi …
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Author: Valentin Khorounzhiy
