In recent weeks, ear Simoncelli statement made red by several rivals. Spiky-haired rider has been criticized because of the style of racing is considered too aggressive and very dangerous. The peak occurred at the French GP, when he was suspected as the cause of Pedrosa crashed and injured a broken right collarbone.
At that time, while fighting for position two, trying to overtake Pedrosa Simoncelli from the outside and not give too little space to Pedrosa to "breathe." Consequently, the accident was inevitable because Pedrosa nudged the back of the motor so that the rider Simoncelli Spanish this fall and failed to continue the race, while Simoncelli successful entry finished fifth after getting a penalty.
Gresini not mind about the penalty imposed on Simoncelli because he was judged guilty. But, he added, the predicate that the way his racing is not just dangerous.
"I will make an opening statement to explain from the beginning: I am very concerned because Pedrosa of Honda's other rider, a world champion candidate should test the motor 1.000cc, get injured," said Gresini told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Honestly, Marco made a mistake so that he gets punished. But I do not accept that this child was labeled as a bad rider. It sounded like he had killed someone. We had already seen a blow worth 5000 euros, and others are not punished after the cause harm to another rider. And, if we look closely, the movement (Jorge) Lorenzo to (Andrea) Dovizioso harder than what was done Marco. "
He also hit back at teachers Pedrosa, Alberto Puig, who exaggerate the error Simoncelli. Gresini comparing the accident at Le Mans with what was done against his team mate Pedrosa, Nicky Hayden, in the race for number one podium at Estoril in 2006.
"I want to try to muffle the polemic, but I can not accept some views, although I know they come from the injured party," said Gresini. "But I want to remind those with short memories about what happened at Estoril in 2006, which may be worse."
Gresini hopes the situation will calm before the Catalunya Grand Prix next month. However, he also admitted that Simoncelli still going to be the target of criticism its rivals because the former 250cc world champion was far more competitive this year.
"I want to try to relieve the pressure they've put on the shoulders of Marco," said Gresini. Maybe this is the effect of what they expect now where he is fast, whereas last year he was not concerned with anyone. I only ask for the enforcement of rules for anyone: I do not want them in the end imposed on us, little people. "
Simoncelli also added that he now admitted its movement towards Pedrosa's a mistake. However, "Super Sic" still felt he only used as a victim.
"I've watched the crash again and again and again by looking back, I probably could give a little space," he said. "But, he took off the brakes. Honestly, I've made a mistake with my strategy because I was faster and should not be too quick to movement (overtaking) and do not take risks."
"I am very sorry about what natural Dani, but I was not too aggressive than others in the same situation. I believe that, even if others think otherwise."
"However, I certainly learned the lesson from this incident and I would be more careful in the next race, I will try to take at a better time when I want to overtake, perhaps with a margin less."
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