MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez beats Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi to take crucial win
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez outgunned Pedro Acosta and Marco Bezzecchi to claim a commanding victory in the Aragon Grand Prix and strengthen his title challenge. Starting second on the grid, the Ducati rider passed polesitter Bezzecchi on lap 7 of 23 and then fended off a challenge from KTM rival Acosta to secure his fourth win of the season. Aprilia’s Bezzecchi had no ... Keep reading
Motorsport photo Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi expressed uncertainty over whether he would have won the Aragon Grand Prix sprint had he maintained his lead at the start. He acknowledged that the Marquez brothers outpaced him, stating, "The lead could have helped. I don't know if it's the only reason, because I finished third." Bezzecchi's poor performance was further hindered by an injured left knee.
He also struggled to defend his position against the Marquez brothers, as Alex Marquez took advantage of the situation by executing a tighter line into the left-hander. Despite running the faster soft rear tyre, Bezzecchi was unable to challenge the quicker Ducatis. However, he expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting that it was an improvement over Jorge Martin and that there was still a chance to close the gap with the Marquez brothers.
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