Dovizioso explains Marquez and Bezzecchi Qatar Sprint clash

Andrea Dovizioso has analysed the Qatar MotoGP Sprint clash between Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi from a rider's perspective, on his 04 Bar podcast. Dovizioso, a former title runner-up to Marquez and now a Yamaha test rider, said that those who have not raced cannot fully imagine the view from inside the helmet, and that TV images give a different impression.

Bezzecchi, who started from pole, lost the early lead to Marquez and then attempted to dive underneath him at Turn 1 on lap four of ten. Their lines crossed on the exit, leaving Bezzecchi on the ground, while Marquez went on to win and extend his title lead. Dovizioso said Marquez only saw Bezzecchi at the last moment, and that Marquez had braked very hard because he felt Bezzecchi was attacking.

Dovizioso argued that the first corner in Qatar offers several possible lines, and that Marquez arrived about a metre wide rather than beyond the normal black lines. Bezzecchi went on to win the Grand Prix, but his Sprint retirement cost him seven points.