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Marco Bezzecchi will need to serve a penalty in Sunday’s Australian MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi has been given a double long-lap penalty for colliding with Marc Marquez on the opening lap of the Indonesian MotoGP last weekend. The penalty will be served during the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island this Sunday, affecting Bezzecchi’s hopes at the event. Bezzecchi is considered a favorite following his pole position and Sprint victory in Mandalika. Marquez sustained a shoulder injury in the collision, leading to surgery and will miss the next two races, with Michele Pirro replacing him. Bezzecchi apologized to Marquez, with the incident being classified as irresponsible riding by the FIM Stewards.
