{
  "id": 13378732,
  "title": "Marco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/marco-bezzecchi-on-mandalika-sprint-crash-raul-fernandez-has-nothing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:45:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-on-mandalika-sprint-crash-raul-fernandez-has-nothing-to-be-angry-about/10863765/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marco Bezzecchi downplayed Raul Fernandez's anger following their first-corner crash during Saturday's Mandalika sprint at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. Bezzecchi's Aprilia collided with Fernandez's Trackhouse entry, ending both riders' chances. Despite starting from the first two positions on the grid, they were the clear favorites, which heightened emotions after the incident. Fernandez was seen sarcastically applauding Bezzecchi in the gravel trap after both went down and later criticized Bezzecchi in the media, claiming he touched him. Bezzecchi maintained that it was a racing incident and suggested Fernandez had touched him as well. He stated there was nothing to be angry about, emphasizing that it was impossible for both of them to disappear. Bezzecchi expressed disappointment over his missed title hopes but remained focused on the upcoming Indonesian GP.",
  "summary": "Marco Bezzecchi has brushed aside Raul Fernandez's anger over their first-corner crash in Saturday's Mandalika sprint, calling it a racing incident. While there were a lot of moving parts in the chain reaction at the opening corner, Bezzecchi was the first rider to fall off. His factory Aprilia skittled Fernandez's Trackhouse entry, putting paid to both of their hopes. Given that the pair ...…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Raul Fernandez slams \"unprofessional\" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/raul-fernandez-slams-unprofessional-marco-bezzecchi-after-dramatic-13378734",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:30:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Raul Fernandez slams \"unprofessional\" Marco Bezzecchi after dramatic Indonesia crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/raul-fernandez-slams-unprofessional-marco-bezzecchi-after-dramatic",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:30:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}