The decisive moment of the Emilia-Romagna MotoGP Grand Prix was also the controversial one in this afternoon’s race at Misano, when Enea Bastianini overtook Jorge Martín to take the lead.
The Ducati rider made an aggressive maneuver that almost resulted in contact, which could have ended badly for both, but it was Martín who was most affected, losing momentum and unable to respond.
The Spanish rider did not hide his frustration with a clear gesture after crossing the finish line. Later, the championship leader admitted in an interview with the official broadcast that it was a heated reaction.
Despite the aggressiveness, Bastianini didn’t appear to do anything warranting a penalty or dispute, as it was a hard-fought battle for a home victory that the Italian was eager to secure. You can watch the videos and draw your own conclusions.