One “stupid mistake” on Friday for Luca Marini could’ve destroyed the rest of his Japanese MotoGP.
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How one “stupid mistake” could have conditioned one rider’s entire Japanese MotoGP
Luca Marini, 2026 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix, pit lane. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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| Pos. | Entrant | Points |
|---|---|---|
Jorge Martin Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 306.00 | |
Marc Marquez Ducati Lenovo Team (GP26) | 294.00 | |
Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia Racing (RS-GP26) | 264.00 | |
Pedro Acosta Red Bull KTM Factory (RC16) | 234.00 | |
Fabio di Giannantonio Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing (GP26) | 230.00 |
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