Espargaro “couldn’t avoid” Binder clash that led to Thailand MotoGP penalty

The Spaniard was battling with KTM’s Binder on the second lap of the delayed Thailand race when the pair made contact at Turn 3.

Espargaro claims both were alongside each other under braking for the corner and Binder tried to hand on around the outside, with the Aprilia rider clattering into him and forcing him off track.

He was given a long lap penalty for the incident,…