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Francesco Bagnaia questions MotoGP safety proposals from Carlos Ezpeleta

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Last updated May 30, 2026

Francesco Bagnaia questions MotoGP safety proposals from Carlos Ezpeleta
Summary

Francesco Bagnaia, a two-time MotoGP world champion, expressed skepticism regarding the safety amendments presented by MotoGP chief Carlos Ezpeleta during the Italian Grand Prix. This discussion follows serious injuries sustained by riders Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco during the recent Catalan Grand Prix. Bagnaia's comments highlight ongoing concerns about rider safety within the sport. Ezpeleta's proposals were aimed at addressing these safety issues raised after the accident-prone event.

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  • •Bagnaia doubts safety proposals made by Ezpeleta.
  • •Concerns stem from recent serious rider injuries.
  • •Discussion occurred at the Italian Grand Prix.
  • •Safety initiatives are in response to Catalan Grand Prix events.
  • •Continued debate on rider safety within MotoGP.
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  • 4:01 PMMotorsport.com — Francesco Bagnaia pours cold water on MotoGP's safety proposals
  • 4:01 PMAutosport — Bagnaia pours cold water on Ezpeleta's safety proposals
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Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has cast doubt on the safety amendments mentioned by MotoGP boss Carlos Ezpeleta on Friday at the Italian Grand Prix. Clearly prompted by the controversial, accident-marred Catalan Grand Prix two weeks earlier, in which Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco sustained serious injuries, chief sporting officer Ezpeleta was 'interviewed' on MotoGP's ...Keep reading

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Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has cast doubt on the safety amendments mentioned by MotoGP boss Carlos Ezpeleta on Friday at the Italian Grand Prix. Clearly prompted by the controversial, accident-marred Catalan Grand Prix two weeks earlier, in which Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco sustained serious injuries, chief sporting officer Ezpeleta was 'interviewed' on MotoGP's ...Keep reading

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