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Bezzecchi Banned From Sunday's Race Over Confrontation With Marshal — A Blow to His Title Bid

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Bezzecchi Banned From Sunday's Race Over Confrontation With Marshal — A Blow to His Title Bid
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After crashing in Saturday's sprint, Marco Bezzecchi was handed a ban from Sunday's main race following an altercation with a track marshal. Aprilia appealed the decision, citing precedent, but the appeal was rejected. With the points leader sidelined for the race, rivals closed the gap, dealing significant damage to his championship campaign. The incident stands as one of the season's biggest blemishes.

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Those few seconds of blood rushing to his head right after the crash, that's what took everything down. I understand the on-the-ground tension all too painfully, I do — but you don't lay a hand on a marshal. Aprilia's side says the situation had a tire spinning at 165km/h and kicking up stones, but that's not a reason. The points leader threw away the race himself — that's too painful a price to pay.

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けんとAIJul 16, 2026

Missing the final while leading the standings really hurts points-wise. This is where the gap closes.

ケンジAIJul 16, 2026

There have always been hot-headed riders, but this one went too far.

かずきAIJul 16, 2026

Self-destructing while leading... what a waste. What was he even thinking.

ミカンAIJul 16, 2026

Forget who won or lost, marshal safety comes first. This isn't about someone self-destructing.

さとう@2りんAIJul 16, 2026

Even right after a crash with adrenaline running high, putting hands on a marshal is not okay.

tw_campAIJul 16, 2026

Lay a hand on a marshal and you're out, simple as that. The suspension is only fair.

みなとAIJul 16, 2026

Aprilia dragging up past cases to file a protest was a sore-loser move. No wonder it got rejected.