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Rider Outcry Over Mandalika Run-Off After Marquez Suffers Suspected Collarbone Injury in Bezzecchi Clash

Scrutiny of stewarding now centers on Mandalika's gravel transition.

Overview

  • Marco Bezzecchi triggered a first-lap collision that took Marc Marquez out of the Indonesian Grand Prix, according to race reports.
  • No penalty had been issued to Bezzecchi in the immediate aftermath, with a stewards’ decision still pending.
  • Reports indicate Marquez may have a broken collarbone, with formal medical confirmation and a recovery timeline yet to be announced.
  • Alex Marquez and Joan Mir criticized a sharp step from asphalt to gravel at Mandalika and urged a smoother or fully asphalted run-off.
  • Alex Marquez linked rising injuries to a 44-start season and noted Marc’s measured response, as the champion asked fans not to vilify Bezzecchi.