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Marco Bezzecchi challenges Jorge Lorenzo's claim that the 2026 MotoGP title is his to lose, as Bezzecchi leads the championship by 11 points. Bezzecchi has had a strong start with three consecutive wins this season.
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Marco Bezzecchi has reacted to Jorge Lorenzoâs view that the 2026 MotoGP title is already his to lose, following a strong start to the season.
With Le Mans on the horizon, Bezzecchi holds an 11-point lead over Jorge Martin in the championship standings.
The Italian opened with three straight Grand Prix victories before Alex Marquez took control at Jerez. Even so, Bezzecchiâs second-place finish was still a solid result for his title push.
Although VR46 boss Pablo Nieto has suggested Marc Marquez remains the title favourite, Lorenzo offered a different take, one that drew a response from Bezzecchi.
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Lorenzo, speaking on the Duralavita podcast, didnât hesitate when asked for his early thoughts on the championship picture.
The three-time MotoGP champion said: âWe have only raced four Grands Prix, but for me this year, only Bezzecchi can lose the title.â
Lorenzoâs comments marked a shift from his earlier prediction that Pedro Acosta would be the rider to dethrone Marc Marquez.
Asked about those remarks ahead of the French Grand Prix during his media duties, Bezzecchi responded with a smile.
âHis comment is similar to those of you journalists,â he joked. âOf course, Iâm pleased because Jorge is one of the strongest riders ever in MotoGP.
âIâve had the opportunity to meet him, talk to him, and even ride with him at [Valentino Rossiâs] ranch. So Iâm pleased he thinks so, but itâs still very early.â
âIt doesnât make sense for me to think about these things right now. I have to try to focus and do a good job on the track.â
Jorge Lorenzo stated that the 2026 MotoGP title is already his to lose, suggesting confidence in his performance.
Marco Bezzecchi is currently leading the championship standings with an 11-point advantage over Jorge Martin after a strong start to the season.
Marco Bezzecchi achieved three consecutive Grand Prix victories before finishing second at Jerez, solidifying his title contention.

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The kind of pressure riders face early in the season is a world away from what comes later on, especially when championships are at stake.
This is Bezzecchiâs fifth year racing in the premier class, but itâs the first time he has started a season with genuine title hopes attached to his name.
That lack of experience at the sharp end is why some, like Sylvain Guintoli, have started to wonder how well Bezzecchi will cope if this race goes deep into the calendar. That will be something to keep an eye on as the points race tightens up.
Guintoli has pointed out that Marquez brings championship-winning experience that Bezzecchi simply hasnât built up yet. If this title fight stretches into the closing rounds, it could be an interesting watch.
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