The two title protagonists of a thrilling 2021 season came to blows for the first time in the final race of the weekend at the Dutch TT circuit at Turn 1, causing both riders to hit the deck.
Razgatlioglu had been in the lead but ran wide at the first corner, prompting to Rea to attempt a pass at the inside. However, exiting the turn, Rea remained on the racing line even as Razgatlioglu was recovering from his mistake, leading to the two riders making contact.
