Marco Bezzecchi retreats to pits after near crash at Motegi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:36 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi retreated to the pitlane during opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi on October 2, 2026. Bezzecchi experienced a significant scare as he almost highsided off his factory Aprilia while exiting Turn 11. After successfully saving the potential crash, he decided to wait for racing conditions to improve before continuing. The recent resurfacing of the Motegi track may have contributed to the challenging circumstances during practice.
- •Bezzecchi almost crashed during first practice at Motegi.
- •He successfully saved his Aprilia from a highsider at Turn 11.
- •The session took place on October 2, 2026.
- •Bezzecchi chose to wait in the pits for better conditions.
- •The Motegi track was recently resurfaced.
- 10:36 AMYahoo Sports — Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes
- 10:36 AMMotorsport.com — Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes
"Marco Bezzecchi admitted he had to head back to the pitlane and wait for the conditions to improve after nearly crashing in the opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Heading out at the recently resurfaced Motegi track for the first time on Friday morning, Bezzecchi had a big scare as he almost highsided off his factory Aprilia exiting Turn 11. The Italian was able to save a crash ...Keep reading
"The Aprilia rider didn’t want to take any risks after an early scare in Motegi, admitting he has already crashed too many times this year
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:36 AMMarco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes
The Aprilia rider didn’t want to take any risks after an early scare in Motegi, admitting he has already crashed too many times this year
- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 10:36 AMMarco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes
Marco Bezzecchi admitted he had to head back to the pitlane and wait for the conditions to improve after nearly crashing in the opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Heading out at the recently resurfaced Motegi track for the first time on Friday morning, Bezzecchi had a big scare as he almost highsided off his factory Aprilia exiting Turn 11. The Italian was able to save a crash ...Keep reading
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