Bezzecchi wins Italian MotoGP, extends championship lead

AFP | Mugello

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Marco Bezzecchi won the Italian MotoGP yesterday to strengthen his bid for a first world title, as Marc Marquez finished seventh on his comeback from injury.

Starting from pole, the Aprilia rider won his battle with fellow Italian Francesco Bagnaia who ended up third behind Bezzecchi’s teammate and closest title challenger Jorge Martin.

Bezzecchi leads Martin by 17 points in the championship standings after winning his fourth grand prix from the seven raced so far this season. The 27-year-old crossed the line over three seconds ahead of Martin.

“It’s incredible. Winning at Mugello is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a child, so to achieve it is truly amazing,” said Bezzecchi. Bezzecchi was overtaken by Bagnaia, who started sixth on the grid, at the start of the third lap, but stayed on his countryman’s tail and took charge on lap 14 with a daring move to the front.