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MotoGP Japan: Marc Marquez Closes in on MotoGP Title with Second Place Finish

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Marc Marquez edges closer to his seventh MotoGP title after a second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint.


“Tomorrow will be a long race, but we cannot forget that our main target this weekend is another one...”


Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Japanese Grand Prix sprint, securing his first win of the season from pole position. His Ducati teammate Marc Marquez finished second, moving closer to his seventh MotoGP title. Bagnaia led the pack from the start, building a comfortable gap over Marquez and the rest of the field.


Marc Marquez now holds a significant 191-point lead over his brother Alex in the riders' standings. To clinch the title on Sunday, Marquez needs to ensure he doesn't concede more than six points to Alex. Marquez expressed his focus on the title, saying, “Tomorrow will be a long race, but we cannot forget that our main target this weekend is another one.” Despite struggling to overtake some riders, Marquez managed to regain his position and secure second place.


Bagnaia praised his team for their incredible job, saying, “I want to thank the team that, like always, have done an incredible job... I was able to push, I was able to control, and it's super sweet, these emotions.” Bagnaia's strong performance marked a resurgence in form after a challenging season so far.


“I was losing time, and then I saw that Pecco (went) away, and I decided just to try to do my race. And then when I was in front, the pace was good, the feeling every time is better and better,” Marquez said.


“Tomorrow will be a long race, but we cannot forget that our main target this weekend is another one.”


Francesco Bagnaia dominated the Japanese Grand Prix sprint, securing his first win of the season and visibly showing emotion as he crossed the finish line. Trailing Marc Marquez by 272 points in the championship standings, Bagnaia's victory marked a significant turnaround in form. Marquez finished second, putting him on the brink of clinching the MotoGP title.


“I'm back to do my favourite races — starting well and pushing, not fighting behind,“ the Italian said. “I'm super happy. I want to say thanks to the team that, like always, have done an incredible job to set to me, finally, a fantastic bike.


“I was able to push, I was able to control, and it's super sweet, these emotions, so super happy.”


Pedro Acosta delivered a strong performance for KTM, securing third place in the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix sprint race. The 21-year-old Spaniard briefly held second position but was ultimately overtaken by Marc Marquez with two laps to go. Marquez finished second behind Francesco Bagnaia, who dominated the sprint race from pole position. Joan Mir, riding for Honda, finished fourth, just behind Acosta, in a competitive field.



Martin's Struggles Persist

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin's difficult season continued as he was involved in a collision with Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi on the first lap of the Japanese Grand Prix sprint, forcing him out of the race. Martin had started from 17th on the grid and struggled to make an impact.




Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin won't be racing on Sunday due to a displaced fracture of his right collarbone, sustained in a nasty crash during the Japanese Grand Prix sprint. Martin, who has already missed 10 races this season because of injuries, was immediately taken to the medical center for X-rays after the incident. He'll undergo further evaluation at a hospital near Motegi, where a CT scan will determine if surgery is necessary, likely to be performed in Spain. Martin's teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, was also involved in the crash but escaped with only bruises on his right leg.


“The rider will be transferred by helicopter to the Dokkyo Medical University Hospital for a CT scan to make the best assessment of the situation,” Aprilia said in a statement.


Marco Bezzecchi is undergoing medical checks on his right leg after the crash with Jorge Martin during the Japanese Grand Prix sprint. Unlike Martin, Bezzecchi appears to have escaped serious injury, but further evaluation is needed to determine the extent of any damage.






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