Márquez and Bezzecchi collide at Lusail Sprint restart

Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi made contact during the restart of the Lusail Sprint, with the Aprilia rider coming off worse. Race Control and Simon Crafar classified the incident as a simple racing incident, so no penalty was given to Márquez for the Grand Prix.

Bezzecchi lost traction at full lean in Turn 1 and slid out in what appeared to be a high-side. The article notes that Márquez likely avoided serious injury because he made contact with his body while leaning inside, and that his suit airbag was deployed.

The decision drew a strong reaction from Massimo Rivola, and the incident has renewed attention on the rivalry between the two riders, which dates back to their clash at Mandalika the previous year.