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Oliver Bearman criticized Yuki Tsunoda for dangerous driving during the F1 US Grand Prix, accusing him of reckless behavior that nearly caused a crash, while Tsunoda defended his actions as unintentional. Bearman believes Tsunoda's driving was desperate and unfair, and doubts he will change his approach.
During an IndyCar practice session in Detroit, a heated altercation occurred between drivers Santino Ferrucci and Kyle Kirkwood following a series of on-track incidents. Ferrucci accused Kirkwood of turning into him, while Kirkwood claimed Ferrucci's impatience led to dangerous driving. The confrontation escalated in the pitlane, with Ferrucci shoving Kirkwood. Despite the tension, IndyCar officials confirmed no action would be taken over the incident.
Sergio Perez expressed surprise that Kevin Magnussen was not penalized for their first-lap collision at the Monaco Grand Prix, which resulted in significant damage to Perez's car. Perez argued that Magnussen should have backed off as there was no space for both cars, labeling the move as dangerous driving. Magnussen, however, believed Perez did not leave enough room. The stewards took no further action on the incident.
Marc Marquez's frustrations with Honda have reached a boiling point as the team has failed to deliver him a competitive bike. The risks he is taking to be competitive are taking a toll, and his inner circle is concerned about more injury problems. Marquez's contract with Honda expires at the end of next season, and the rider market will move quickly for 2025 with all of the factory deals up for grabs. Honda needs a radical change to reverse its fortunes if it has any hope of convincing Marquez to stay beyond 2024.
MotoGP points leader Pecco Bagnaia and rival Maverick Vinales have made peace after their crash at the French Grand Prix, despite a heated argument in the gravel trap. Vinales had lunged past Bagnaia for third place, but as he aggressively shifted his weight in preparation for taking a turn, he and Bagnaia made hard contact. Bagnaia went down hard after the second impact, while Vinales sped through the gravel, eventually forced to chuck the bike down with the wall approaching fast. The incident was placed under investigation, and Bagnaia asked the stewards to bring Vinales in for a discussion.