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  "title": "Bezzecchi dominates Qatar Grand Prix as Marquez made to wait for MotoGP crown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/bezzecchi-dominates-qatar-grand-prix-as-marquez-made-to-wait-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T16:56:29.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/bezzecchi-dominates-qatar-grand-prix-marquez-made-wait-motogp-crown-6534466"
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  "account": "LUSAIL, Qatar - Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi secured a dominant victory in the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, preventing Marc Marquez from clinching the MotoGP title under the lights at the Lusail International Circuit. The final podium positions were occupied by Bezzecchi, Marquez, and Teammate Ai Ogura, with KTM's Pedro Acosta finishing sixth. To secure the championship, Marquez needed to triumph in the race while Jorge Martin had to finish outside the points. However, Bezzecchi's teammate Martin managed to finish seventh, pushing the championship battle to the next round in Portugal. Marquez currently leads Martin by 60 points heading into the upcoming Grand Prix in Portimao, while Bezzecchi trails by 74 points.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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