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Bezzecchi wins Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix

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Marco Bezzecchi secured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit, marking his sixth win of the season. Leading from the start, the Aprilia rider finished 3.083 seconds ahead of second-place Marc Márquez, with Raúl Fernández completing the podium in third. This result delays the championship decision. While Márquez remains the leader of the standings, holding a 60-point advantage over Jorge Martín and a 74-point lead over Bezzecchi, the title race remains mathematically open with only two rounds remaining in Portugal and Valencia. Márquez is currently positioned to secure his eighth premier class title. During the race, Márquez reported extreme physical exhaustion, noting his heart rate reached 190 bpm. The weekend was characterized by several notable absences and incidents. Francesco Bagnaia was forced to withdraw from the main Grand Prix after sustaining two fractures in his right foot during a collision with Fermín Aldeguer in the Saturday Sprint race. ~~Additionally,~~ Race officials classified the contact between Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi during the Sprint race as a racing incident, which forced Bezzecchi out of that specific race. In the rescheduled Sprint race, Márquez secured his 25th Sprint victory, setting a new record. Yamaha riders did not participate due to corporate travel restrictions, and Luca Marini withdrew citing fatigue. Further absences included Alex Márquez and Joan Mir, leaving 16 riders to compete in the event. Results from other classes at the Lusail Circuit included Daniel Holgado winning the Moto2 race, followed by Iván Ortolá and Álex Escrig. In Moto2, Manu González extended his championship lead to 13.5 points over Izan Guevara, who failed to finish due to mechanical failure. In Moto3, David Almansa secured a victory, leading from start to finish, ahead of Adrián Fernández and Máximo Quiles.

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