Marco Bezzecchi says Barcelona sprint struggles not linked to qualifying crash
Marco Bezzecchi addressed his struggles during the Barcelona sprint race, clarifying that they were not due to any lingering effects from a qualifying crash. He emphasized that he is fully fit and attributed his performance to a lack of confidence in his bike. Bezzecchi's result marked his worst of the season, as he finished with only a single point.
- ▪Marco Bezzecchi finished the Barcelona sprint race in ninth place, earning only one point.
- ▪He started the race in 12th position and struggled to maintain pace after an early climb to seventh.
- ▪Bezzecchi ruled out physical fitness issues, stating he is fully fit and instead cited a lack of confidence in his bike.
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