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Davide Brivio explains why Marc Marquez isnât concerned by point gap to Marco Bezzecchi
TL;DR
Marc Marquez is currently 44 points behind Marco Bezzecchi in the standings, but Davide Brivio believes there's no need for concern at this stage of the season. Marquez's recent crash at the Spanish Grand Prix further impacted his chances of closing the gap.
Key points
- Marc Marquez is 44 points behind Marco Bezzecchi.
- Davide Brivio believes Marquez shouldn't worry yet.
- Marquez crashed out early in the Spanish Grand Prix.
- The crash widened Bezzecchi's lead over Marquez.
- This is the biggest points gap of Marquez's career early in the season.
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Even though Marc Marquez is facing the biggest points gap of his career this early in the season, Davide Brivio doesnât think thereâs any reason to worry just yet.
Marquezâs hopes of catching up took another hit after he crashed out early in the Spanish Grand Prix, which could have been his best chance to gain ground on the leaders.
The incident also widened Bezzecchiâs lead over him to 44 points, making it a tough task even this early in the calendar.
There were questions about whether Marquez was still feeling the effects of his past injuries during that race. Others believe he can still close that gap if things start going his way.
Despite all that, Trackhouse team boss Davide Brivio still thinks Marquez will back himself to find a way back into the title race before itâs too late.
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Davide Brivio says Marc Marquez is calm despite a 44-point gap to Marco Bezzecchi
Speaking on a live stream with Giovanni Zamagni, Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio was asked how Marc Marquez will approach the rest of the season after his crash at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Brivio noted that while Marquez wonât be happy about the crash, he knows he can close the gap. Last yearâs championship win means he has little to prove, allowing him to fight as hard as he wants without feeling disappointed by the outcome.
âI asked myself this because yesterday, after the sprint, I thought, since he came back to within 24 points of Bezzecchi, the experience he probably has, and in the condition he is in, he says, âWell, okay, 24 points, there are 18 races left, letâs start working to recover them calmly and peacefullyâŠ
Q&A
Why is Marc Marquez not worried about the points gap to Marco Bezzecchi?
Davide Brivio suggests that despite the 44-point gap, there is still plenty of time left in the season for Marquez to recover.
What happened to Marc Marquez at the Spanish Grand Prix?
Marc Marquez crashed out early in the Spanish Grand Prix, which hindered his chances to gain points on the leaders.
How significant is the 44-point gap between Marquez and Bezzecchi?
The 44-point gap is the largest Marquez has faced this early in a season, making it a challenging situation for him.
What are the implications of Marquez's crash for his championship hopes?
Marquez's crash at the Spanish Grand Prix has made it more difficult for him to close the points gap to Bezzecchi, impacting his championship aspirations.