Interference? Marc Marquez might be key to MotoGP title decider
Marquez's collision with Fabio Quartararo at the Emilia-Romagna GP has thrown the title race wide open
Marc Marquez's collision with Fabio Quartararo at the Emilia-Romagna GP has thrown the MotoGP title race wide open. Quartararo, who had led the championship by 52 points, now only leads by 25 points with two races remaining.
Marquez, who was returning from a long injury lay-off, was attempting to overtake Quartararo on the opening lap of the race when the two riders collided. Quartararo was forced to retire from the race, while Marquez was able to continue but finished eighth.
The incident has led to speculation that Marquez may have been deliberately trying to take Quartararo out of the race. However, Marquez has denied this, saying that he was simply trying to make a pass and that the collision was a racing incident.
The collision has thrown the MotoGP title race wide open
The collision has thrown the MotoGP title race wide open. Quartararo now has a 25-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia, who won the Emilia-Romagna GP. Enea Bastianini is third in the standings, 32 points behind Quartararo.
With two races remaining, it is still all to play for in the MotoGP title race. Quartararo is still the favorite, but Bagnaia and Bastianini are both within striking distance. Marquez could also play a role in the title race, if he is able to stay out of trouble and finish on the podium in the remaining races.
Marquez's collision with Quartararo has caused a lot of controversy
Marquez's collision with Quartararo has caused a lot of controversy. Some people believe that Marquez was deliberately trying to take Quartararo out of the race, while others believe that it was simply a racing incident.
Marquez has denied any wrongdoing, but the incident has certainly raised questions about his riding style. Marquez is known for his aggressive riding style, and he has been involved in several incidents with other riders in the past.
It remains to be seen whether the incident will have any long-term consequences for Marquez. However, it is clear that the collision has thrown the MotoGP title race wide open and that Marquez could play a key role in the outcome of the championship.