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Bezzecchi Given Double Long-Lap for Mandalika Collision as Marquez Misses Australia and Malaysia

MotoGP’s medical chief says a Portugal return is unlikely for Marc Marquez following shoulder surgery.

Michele Pirro, Marc Marquez, 2025 Sepang MotoGP Test
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi at Motegi.
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Marco Bezzecchi

Overview

  • FIM stewards ruled Marco Bezzecchi rode irresponsibly on the opening lap in Indonesia and ordered a double long-lap penalty to be served in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
  • The decision was classified as a repeat-offence under MGP-CC5 and applies to the grand prix, not the sprint, after a delayed hearing at Phillip Island.
  • Marc Marquez sustained a coracoid fracture and ligament damage in his right shoulder, underwent successful surgery in Madrid, and has been ruled out of Phillip Island and Sepang.
  • Ducati has drafted test rider Michele Pirro to replace Marquez at Phillip Island, with the Sepang stand-in yet to be confirmed.
  • Bezzecchi accepted blame and apologised, saying he is still in significant pain and highlighting a run-off ‘step’ at Mandalika that riders say worsened the crash, with safety reviews pending the FIM report.