{"id":2026111,"date":"2026-07-03T09:15:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026111"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:15:05","slug":"marco-bezzecchi-losing-motogp-title-lead-last-thing-on-my-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026111","title":{"rendered":"Marco Bezzecchi: Losing MotoGP title lead \u201clast thing on my mind\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Marco Bezzecchi: Losing MotoGP title lead \u201clast thing on my mind\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi says his health is the priority after explaining why he was taken to hospital following his frightening MotoGP crash at Assen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T16:47:49+00:00\">Updated: 03 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marco Bezzecchi, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi says the MotoGP standings are the last thing on his mind after last Sunday\u2019s scary Assen accident.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi has revealed that severe neck pain was the reason for his transfer to hospital following the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia rider lost control through the ultra-fast Turn 15 left-hander on lap two of the grand prix before being sent cartwheeling through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi agreed with Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola&#8217;s verdict that he had simply been \u201ctoo fast\u201d at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>The mistake also cost Bezzecchi the world championship lead to team-mate Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by MotoGP\u2122 (@motogp)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI was attacking Marc for fourth position and came into the corner a bit faster than the bike could handle,\u201d Bezzecchi wrote in his<em> Simply The Bez<\/em> blog. \u201cI lost the front at almost 200 km\/h. From that point on I had no control over anything &#8211; just gravel, gravel, gravel, and finally the wall.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI stayed still for a few seconds trying to catch my breath, sitting among the marshals. They helped me up, and I managed to walk to the ambulance on my own legs &#8211; which is already something to be grateful for after a crash like that.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-44ee8ce35bbea8d3958a8ebce5e8223b797e86f38d6d63686a43ef3312711041\">  Enea Bastianini free to sign 2027 MotoGP deal as KTM option expires   The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAt the medical centre the initial checks went well &#8211; nothing neurological, arms and legs were responding. But I had strong pain in my neck, and rightly the medical staff didn\u2019t want to take any risks: they transferred me to the hospital in Groningen for further checks. CT scan, X-rays, the full protocol. I spent the afternoon there, waiting for the results with the same anxiety I imagine whoever was watching from home felt too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThankfully, no fractures, no injuries. Discharged that evening.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329572_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bezzecchi leads Martin, 2026 Assen MotoGP Sprint.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-66718eb325be51d218b992aa9cd01e22cedc97e22c26c095c55b3093507afbe7\">  Pecco Bagnaia MotoGP replicas to headline UK auction   Official: Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura complete Yamaha switch for MotoGP 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>&#8220;The last thing on my mind&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI had a lot of motivation going into the Assen weekend, and in part it had shown &#8211; fastest time in Friday\u2019s practice, front row in qualifying, a bike that was working well both on a single lap and over race distance. I had the right feeling. Then, as happens in racing, it takes very little for everything to be turned upside down.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI lose the lead in the championship, but honestly right now the standings are the last thing on my mind. What matters is that I\u2019m okay, that I\u2019ll be able to get back on the bike, and that Aprilia still closed the day with a podium lockout. A nice result for the whole team, even on a difficult Sunday for me.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow it\u2019s time to focus on recovery, and then back to work. A tough weekend closes out a really tough month. But we keep going &#8211; always.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi is now nine points behind Martin heading into next weekend&#8217;s German MotoGP.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi says his health is the priority after explaining why he was taken to hospital following his frightening MotoGP crash at Assen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi says the MotoGP standings are the last thing on his mind after last Sunday\u2019s scary Assen accident.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi has revealed that severe neck pain was the reason for his transfer to hospital following the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia rider lost control through the ultra-fast Turn 15 left-hander on lap two of the grand prix before being sent cartwheeling through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi agreed with Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola&#8217;s verdict that he had simply been \u201ctoo fast\u201d at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>The mistake also cost Bezzecchi the world championship lead to team-mate Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi says the MotoGP standings are the last thing on his mind after last Sunday\u2019s scary Assen accident.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi has revealed that severe neck pain was the reason for his transfer to hospital following the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia rider lost control through the ultra-fast Turn 15 left-hander on lap two of the grand prix before being sent cartwheeling through the gravel trap.<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi agreed with Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola&#8217;s verdict that he had simply been \u201ctoo fast\u201d at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>The mistake also cost Bezzecchi the world championship lead to team-mate Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1099997\/1\/marco-bezzecchi-losing-motogp-title-lead-last-thing-my-mind&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330814_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marco Bezzecchi: Losing MotoGP title lead \u201clast thing on my mind\u201d Marco Bezzecchi says his health is the priority after explaining why he was taken to hospital following his frightening MotoGP crash at Assen. 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