Ryan Villopoto lining up for Washougal’s opening moto when the laser incident occurred. Image: GoPro.

Jeff Alessi has publicly apologised for his actions during last weekend’s Washougal round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in a post on the Vital MX forum.

Alessi was caught directing a laser light into the eyes of Ryan Villopoto and Malcolm Stewart ahead of the opening 450 Class moto, triggering a controvesial chain of events.

To read about the entire encounter and severe penalties handed out to the Alessis and MotoConcepts team, click here.

“I’m here to inform all of you that I am responsible for the incident that happened this weekend at Washougal national,” Alessi began. “As many of you know a green laser went across Ryan Villopoto and Malcolm Stewart before the start of the first moto.

“I was the person who did that and I would like to say to those two riders that I am very sorry for causing any distraction to them before the start of the race. I had no intent to harm either rider or affect their results.

Alessi also extended his apologies to renowned moto-journalist Steve Matthes, who contributes to media outlets worldwide including MotoOnline.com.au.

“I would also like to extend my sincere apologies to Steve Matthes, who had to hear the wrath of my father who was defending me with the thought that I was innocent because I told him a story to make him think I wasn’t guilty and also for saying what I said to him during the confrontation,” he added.

Click here to read Alessi’s apology in full over on Vital MX.