Francesco Bagnaia has publicly apologized to Alex Marquez for his harsh comments following their collision during the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, where Bagnaia accused Marquez of deliberately causing the crash. After reflecting on the incident, Bagnaia acknowledged that his words were too strong, although he maintains that Marquez's aggressive defense contributed to the crash. Marquez expressed gratitude for the apology but noted that the damage to his reputation and that of his team has already been done. Both riders had a private meeting to clear the air, emphasizing their mutual respect despite differing perspectives on the incident. Bagnaia, who is still recovering from injuries sustained in the crash, is focused on regaining points in the championship during the upcoming San Marino Grand Prix.