How Marquez pressure forced Bezzecchi into error that cost him San Marino GP victory

It's that time of year again. The F1 circus is off sunning itself on its mid-summer break, drivers and teams alike are taking a much-needed and well-deserved breather from the frenetic nature of one grand prix after another - and everybody seems to be talking about who will be driving where in 2010. Here at Crash.net there is no exception, so we have put together a list of likely options and moves between this season and next, who is in favour and who is likely heading out of the door. The drivers have been listed in order of present championship position.

Global music superstars Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and N.E.R.D have all been lined up by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to rock the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix next month - though ticket sales for the island city-state's second race are still struggling to get off the starting grid.

BMW has dropped hints that it may be willing to follow fellow German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in supplying 'customer' versions of its engines to other F1 teams - with suggestions the Bavarian marque has Red Bull Racing as its prime target.

Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

Francesco Bagnaia's 2025 MotoGP season hits a new low with a pointless home weekend at Misano.

Jorge Martin thinks a top-six finish could’ve been possible in the San Marino MotoGP without his sighting lap problem.

Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna has admitted that he has lost patience with Francesco Bagnaia amid his worsening run of form in MotoGP. Bagnaia came away empty handed from this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix after struggling to 13th in the sprint and crashing out of the race while running in eighth place.This was only the second time this season that he failed to score a point ...Keep reading

Alex Marquez took his first MotoGP podium at Misano in the San Marino GP.

Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna has admitted that he has lost patience with Francesco Bagnaia amid his worsening run of form in MotoGP. Bagnaia came away empty handed from this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix after struggling to 13th in the sprint and crashing out of the race while running in eighth place.This was only the second time this season that he failed to score a point ...Keep reading

Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi has explained the mistake he made under pressure from Marc Marquez, which led to him losing victory in the San Marino Grand Prix.Although Marquez made a brilliant launch from fourth on the grid to grab second on his factory Ducati, Bezzecchi fended off his initial advantages to hold on to the lead.The two continued to run in close formation for the ...Keep reading

Jack Miller gave his gloves to fans after the San Marino MotoGP at Misano, but the generous gesture ended up costing him a €2000 fine.

Crash.net gives its rider ratings for the 2025 San Marino MotoGP.

Marc Marquez threw down the gauntlet to Marco Bezzecchi in the closing stages of the San Marino MotoGP, but the Aprilia rider replied in style for a tense finish.

Marc Marquez threw down the gauntlet to Marco Bezzecchi in the closing stages of the San Marino MotoGP, but the Aprilia rider replied in style for a tense finish.

Marc Marquez says he had a ‘special fire burning inside him’ as he sought redemption from his sprint crash in the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix.The factory Ducati rider beat Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi in a race-long battle at Misano to clinch his 11th victory of the season and inch closer to his seventh premier class title.Read Also:MotoGPMotoGP San Marino GP: Marquez ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez says he had a ‘special fire burning inside him’ as he sought redemption from his sprint crash in the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix.The factory Ducati rider beat Aprilia rival Marco Bezzecchi in a race-long battle at Misano to clinch his 11th victory of the season and inch closer to his seventh premier class title.Read Also:MotoGPMotoGP San Marino GP: Marc ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi led the opening 11 laps of the San Marino MotoGP before running wide at turn eight.

10. Brad BenavidesYear: 2023Highest championship ranking: 22nd in 2023Races: 18Poles: 0Wins: 0Podiums: 0Points: 0Best race result: 10th Polesitter Brad Benavides, AIX RacingPhoto by: Formula Motorsport LtdIn 2023, Brad Benavides showed that graduating to F2 when you’re already struggling at the lower levels may not be a great idea.Benavides was 21 when he moved to ...Keep reading