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Marc Marquez defeated Marco Bezzecchi in a titanic Misano battle and now looks near-certain to seal the title at the next race
In the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, Marc Marquez emerged victorious in a fierce battle against Marco Bezzecchi, strengthening his lead in the MotoGP championship by 182 points.
To secure the 2025 title, Marquez now needs to outscore his brother Alex, the only other contender, by only three points at Motegi in two weeks.
Marquez swiftly advanced from fourth to second position right at the start, eventually taking over Bezzecchi’s lead on lap 12 after the latter’s mistake.
Despite Bezzecchi’s determined efforts, Marquez managed to maintain a slight gap and controlled the race until the end, clinching the victory.
Behind them, the younger Marquez finished third, followed by Morbidelli and Di Giannantonio, while Quartararo slipped to eighth after a strong start.
Although some riders faced challenges, the V4 Yamaha prototype impressed on its debut, marking a memorable race at Misano.
