P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Bezzecchi’s Motegi MotoGP Turn 1 clash stopped Bagnaia ‘flight’
Italian MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi, who represents the VR46 Ducati team, started the race in fourth position at the Motegi circuit. However, he was involved in an incident with Aprilia’s Vinales at the first corner, which also affected Pramac’s Johann Zarco. While Vinales crashed, Bezzecchi escaped any punishment from the stewards. Bezzecchi later apologized for his part in the incident, explaining that he was trying to avoid hitting championship leader, Bagnaia. With Pramac’s Jorge Martin winning both races at Motegi and Bagnaia finishing second in both, Bezzecchi has slipped 54 points behind in the championship battle. He still believes he has a chance, but acknowledges that Bagnaia and Martin are the leading contenders. Martin is now just three points behind Bagnaia in the championship standings with six rounds remaining.
Source: motorsport
