MotoGP, Japan: End of the World and Night Timetables at Motegi

Marc Marquez arrives in Japan with a mathematical chance of sealing his ninth world title (seventh in the premier class). His brother Alex Marquez is the only rider still "theoretically" in contention for the title. If Marc wins or scores enough points, he will be crowned in Motegi. If not, the suspense will continue until Indonesia or Australia.

So that Marc Marquez be titled in Motegi, he must have at least 185 points ahead on his brother and main rival, Alex Marquez, at the end of the Japanese weekend. Concretely, this implies that he must not be more than two points behind Alex over the two races combined, or that he must finish the weekend with a lead of at least three points.

Takaaki Nakagami is confirmed as a wild card for HondaA true local hero, he returns to the track after injury, a strategic return for Honda who wants to shine "at home". HRC is the team that is showing signs of rebirth after years of struggle, and Motegi will be the perfect test to measure the true level of RC213V.

Pecco Bagnaia, double champion Ducati MotoGP must save his season and defend third place in the championship, threatened by a Marco Bezzecchi on the rise. A revelation at the end of the season, he has been on the podium several times and is now aiming to confirm Aprilia in its constant progression and its affirmation as a serious contender.

Japan: Marc Marquez is three points away from another title

For fabio quartararo et Yamaha the poles are there, but the pace is not always there. As for KTMAfter a dark period, the Austrian brand is back on track. Motegi is a key track to confirm its return to the top of the table.

Si Marc Marquez is titled in Motegi, we will speak of a "symbolic" coronation, on the lands of Honda, despite all the past rifts between him and the Japanese factory. But if it doesn't happen yet, then we'll have a prolonged suspense in the Asian tour, with the possibility of a coronation in even more exotic lands.