Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi finds racing with Ducati’s Marc Marquez “special”, but it is a “problem” if too much focus is placed on the Spaniard during the 2026 title race.
Bezcicci is starting to build what could be an unstoppable leader. Marquez In the Drivers’ Championship. However, many in the paddock still think the Spaniard can recover from a 102-point deficit to deny the Italian his first title, a record-breaking comeback.
Francesco Bagnaia won the 2022 championship, setting the record for the biggest title in MotoGP history by beating Fabio Quattararo by 91 points. With 15 runs to go, Marquez will go long to complete his return from the Bagania.
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Focusing talent in MotoGP on Marc Marquez will be a ‘problem’ for Marco Bezecchi
Marquez is only eighth in the 2026 standings and has dropped 102 points Bezechichi After suffering from a nerve problem in his right shoulder in the first rounds. He also missed the French and Catalan Grands Prix to have two screws removed and surgery to correct the problem.
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Everyone in MotoGP thinks that Marquez can still win the title in 2026 Now he has addressed the reason for his first season struggles. And the threat posed by Marquez was not lost on Bezeci, who considers the seven-time champion one of the greatest ever.
In particular, Bezecic highlights the results as Marquez’s greatest strength. But even if it makes Bezecic feel “proud” compared to Marquez. Aprilia The ace knows the level of talent in the MotoGP grid that only he can take advantage of Ducati Racing as a measure.
Bezecchi said. Engine footprint“Competing against him is definitely special and challenging. Above all, he is one of the greatest riders.
“It’s something I’m proud of as well. The problem is that as strong as he is, his level in MotoGP is high across the board.
“It’s the strongest mark in terms of results, so using it as a ‘standard gauge’ will inform the championship ranking.”
Bezeci currently faces clear competition from Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin for the 2026 MotoGP title. The 2024 championship is just 17 points off the top of the standings after the first seven rounds in Italy, with the Aprilia RS-GP seen as the best bike.
Marquez is still building fitness in his shoulder.In his crash at the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix, he lost a lot of muscle due to two screws pushing on a nerve. It remains to be seen how long Marquez will need to return to full fitness.
However, even with its merits, it is still somewhat lacking, later Márquez admitted to “giving up” on lap 10 to go to MugelloHe is considered one of the favorites to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Martin Marquez is sure to be a favorite in Balaton ParkThe circuit that dominates the Sprint and Grand Prix in 2025 has characteristics that suit the Ducati rider.
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