The MotoGP paddock at the Lusail International Circuit erupted in intense debate following a controversial clash between Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi during the Qatar GP Sprint. Ducati Team Manager Davide Tardozzi firmly dismissed any suggestions that his star rider deserved a penalty for the incident that eliminated the Aprilia Racing rider from the race.
The collision occurred when Bezzecchi attempted an aggressive maneuver down the inside at Turn 1 to overtake the race leader. Unusually, it was Bezzecchi on the inside who came off worse, sliding into retirement while Marquez managed to keep his machine under control even though his airbag deployed upon impact.
The FIM Stewards ruled the incident as a racing accident requiring no further action, a decision that immediately drew visible displeasure from Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola. Meanwhile, Sprint podium finisher Fabio Di Giannantonio voiced his perspective directly to Marquez, stating that riders must check their mirrors before closing racing lines so aggressively.
Addressing the controversy in the pit lane, Tardozzi passionately defended his rider's integrity. "It was a race accident, and no way that Marc takes a risk from the outside, because normally it’s the rider on the outside who is in trouble," Tardozzi told reporters during the warm-up session.
He further endorsed the officials' verdict regarding the controversial racing incident. "So luckily, he doesn't crash, but I think that the Stewards checked the situation very well, and if they took this decision, I think it's the right one," Tardozzi added, emphasizing the fairness of the panel's review.
Capitalizing on the chaotic race, Marquez went on to claim the Sprint victory, putting himself in prime position to potentially secure the world championship crown. However, Tardozzi downplayed expectations of an early title celebration, pointing out the superior race pace shown by rivals on medium compound tires.
Away from the front-running battle, the factory Ducati squad faced severe adversity with Pecco Bagnaia sustaining a fracture to two bones in his right foot after being collected by Fermin Aldeguer on the opening lap.
Providing an update on his rider's physical condition, Tardozzi confirmed that Bagnaia is heading back to Italy for surgery. "Luckily it’s not bad. He's now on the flight to Italy to get the surgery, probably tomorrow in Turin. But with this kind of accident, we have to say that we've been lucky," Tardozzi stated.
Despite the setback, Ducati remains confident in their Italian contender's resilience as the season moves toward its final rounds in Portugal and Valencia.
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