Marco Bezzecchi puzzled by slow performance in Japanese GP sprint

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Marco Bezzecchi puzzled by slow performance in Japanese GP sprint
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Marco Bezzecchi, participating in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint on October 3, expressed confusion over his performance, claiming he was 'one second too slow' despite showing strong pace in practice. Bezzecchi, racing on Michelin's medium rear compound, was one of only two riders to choose this tire for the event, alongside Jack Miller from Pramac Yamaha. The sprint race took place at the Motegi circuit, and no current standings or results have been noted as the event is still ongoing.

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  • •Bezzecchi recorded slower times than expected during the sprint.
  • •Only he and Jack Miller opted for medium rear tires.
  • •The Japanese Grand Prix sprint is currently ongoing at Motegi.
  • •Bezzecchi felt his practice performance did not translate to the race.
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Marco Bezzecchi says he has no answer as to why he was “one second too slow” in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint, having recorded strong pace on the same medium tyre in practice. The Italian was one of the only two riders on the grid to opt for Michelin’s medium rear compound, the other being Pramac Yamaha’s Jack Miller, in Saturday’s half-distance race at Motegi. While this call ...Keep reading

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