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Alex Marquez blames Marco Bezzecchi for Australian GP practice crash

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:12 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Alex Marquez blames Marco Bezzecchi for Australian GP practice crash
Summary

Alex Marquez criticized Marco Bezzecchi following their collision during practice at the Australian Grand Prix on October 23, 2026. The incident occurred in the opening minutes of the session as both riders took different lines into Turn 3. Marquez stated that Bezzecchi 'miscalculated' his move, leading to the crash. This situation highlights the tension and unpredictability in MotoGP practice sessions and will likely be addressed further by both teams ahead of the race.

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  • •Marquez and Bezzecchi collided during practice for the Australian GP.
  • •The crash occurred early in the session at Turn 3.
  • •Marquez attributed blame to Bezzecchi for miscalculating his move.
  • •Both riders will need to regroup ahead of the upcoming race.
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  • 3:12 PMMotorsport.com — Alex Marquez: Marco Bezzecchi ‘miscalculated’ move in bizarre practice crash
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Alex Marquez has blamed Marco Bezzecchi for their collision in Australian Grand Prix Practice, saying the Aprilia MotoGP rider ‘miscalculated’ his move. Bezzecchi was following Gresini rider Marquez in the opening minutes of the session, with the two riders taking different lines into Turn 3, named after Australian legend Casey Stoner. After running slightly wide into the corner ...Keep reading

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