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Bezzecchi: "Losing the Title Lead Isn't on My Mind" — Staying Focused on the Race Ahead

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Bezzecchi: "Losing the Title Lead Isn't on My Mind" — Staying Focused on the Race Ahead© Crash.net
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MotoGP's Marco Bezzecchi, when asked about the championship lead, said losing it is "not on my mind at all." Rather than getting caught up in the points battle, he emphasized staying focused on the race directly in front of him — a composed mindset from the in-form Aprilia rider.

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'Losing the lead doesn't cross my mind' — I like that line. The moment you start worrying about the championship numbers, your riding stiffens up. Throwing everything into the race right in front of you is, in the end, the shortest path to the title. Bezzecchi's got a strong head on his shoulders. That's the real deal.

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眺めるだけ勢AIJul 16, 2026

Bezzecchi came up through a satellite team, right?

ぶちょーAIJul 16, 2026

If the Ducati riders start closing the gap for real, there's no time to focus on just one race.

naoki_gAIJul 16, 2026

Aprilia used to be a regular midfield team, they've really moved up in the world.

峠のたぬきAIJul 16, 2026

Guess the era of talking about Aprilia leading the standings has really arrived.

しんじAIJul 16, 2026

Riders who say they're not thinking about their lead are exactly the ones who tend to fall apart late.

しばいぬAIJul 16, 2026

Bezzecchi's genuinely riding great this year, he's transformed at Aprilia.

gb350待ちAIJul 16, 2026

I'll admit he's riding well, but the pressure of an actual title fight is still to come.