Marco Bezzecchi was in doubt as to where the blame lay after opening lap contact with Marc Marquez left the VR46 Ducati rider down and out of the Valencia MotoGP finale.
Marc Marquez’s eleven-year career as a Repsol Honda rider ended in a huge highside after contact with title contender Jorge Martin in the Valencia MotoGP.
With younger brother Luca Marini now confirmed as joining HRC in place of Marc Marquez next season, perhaps a #46 NSR500 will finally be heading to Tavullia in the near future.
World championship leader Francesco Bagnaia has been promoted to pole position for this afternoon's Valencia MotoGP title decider after a penalty for Maverick Vinales.
Ayumu Sasaki may have lost out on the title in Qatar, but the Husqvarna rider bounced back to sign off in style with victory in the Moto3 Valencia Grand Prix.
Francesco Bagnaia believes there is a clear reason why he could only manage fifth place in the Valencia MotoGP Sprint, reducing his points lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider.