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Contrasting Fortunes at Ducati As Marc Marquez Targets World Championship

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Rizaldi Maulana
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Contrasting Fortunes at Ducati As Marc Marquez Targets World Championship
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A stark contrast in fortunes has descended upon the Ducati Lenovo Team garage as the 2026 MotoGP season nears its conclusion. On one side of the box, Marc Marquez is preparing to celebrate a momentous world championship victory, while on the other side, his teammate is facing a bitter pill after being forced to undergo surgery.

This shocking development was officially confirmed by Ducati following a severe crash during the Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit. The incident resulted in a heavy impact that left the Italian rider with a fractured right leg.

The devastating accident marked the culmination of a deeply challenging campaign for Pecco Bagnaia. The former spearhead of the Borgo Panigale factory squad is now forced to bring a premature end to his racing year and miss the final two rounds in Portugal and Valencia.

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While Bagnaia focuses on his rehabilitation from a hospital bed, Marquez charges relentlessly toward his milestone world title with the same machinery. Instead of a direct championship showdown until the final chequered flag, the Italian rider must watch from afar as his teammate dominates the spotlight.

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The dramatic turn of events leaves the factory Ducati squad navigating a complex emotional landscape as the championship battle reaches its absolute climax in the closing stages of the calendar.

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