Contact with Marquez, Bezzecchi penalized

The incident with Marc Marquez in Indonesia costs Marco Bezzecchi dearly. The Aprilia rider will have to serve a double long lap penalty at the Australian GP scheduled for Sunday at Phillip Island: 11 days after the contact that caused the collision between the two riders, which saw Bezzecchi lose out. The penalty further complicates Bezzecchi’s already challenging season in the MotoGP championship. His chances of making up lost ground are now even more limited due to this latest setback. The incident has sparked controversy among fans and experts, with opinions divided on who was at fault during the collision. Bezzecchi’s penalty comes as a blow to the Italian rider’s aspirations for a strong finish in the championship.