P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marco Bezzecchi may have slipped out of mathematical MotoGP title contention at Sepang last Sunday, but he can wrap up third in the world championship in Qatar this weekend.
The Mooney VR46 rider has had a breakthrough second year in the premier-class, with three grand prix victories. He arrives in Lusail with a 69-point lead over Brad Binder. If Bezzecchi is more than 49 points ahead of Binder after the Saturday Sprint, or 37 points clear on Sunday, he will secure a podium finish in the world championship. Bezzecchi is feeling positive after two good placings in Malaysia, although he admits he never felt completely comfortable. He is excited to race at night in Lusail and is aiming to secure P3 in the Championship, which would be a great result for him and the team. Additionally, VR46 is in contention for second place in the teams’ standings, just four points behind the factory Ducati Lenovo team. Pramac can clinch the teams’ title this weekend if they have a 66-point advantage on Sunday, as they are currently 100 points ahead of Ducati Lenovo.
