Marc Marquez was the center of attention after a controversial overtake on Nicolo Bulega on the final lap of a race of champions organized by Ducati which had nothing at stake except to test the ego of the protagonists. This incident sparked a lively discussion among fans and experts, relaunching the debate on the Spaniard's recruitment against a backdrop of controversy. With this dominant feeling: the wolf that Ducati has brought into its fold is indeed hungry...
But let's start with the most important news is that the shoulder of Nicholas Bulega, fell in the last bend of the Race of Champions after a sharp attack of Marc Marquez, should be fine. However, the blow was very strong, and the conditional is required. THE Monday 29 July, he will receive a visit from Professor Giuseppe Porcellini, shoulder specialist, to check the situation more thoroughly.
The next round of the Superbike World Championship is looming August 9 to 11 in Portimao. At Ducati fingers crossed since Bulega is second in the provisional ranking of the WSBK championship and therefore first challenger of Toprak Razgatlioglu on his BMW ...
This race seemed to have its classification already written: Pecco Bagnaia at the top, followed byAndrea Iannone and Open up, who knew how to keep up with the MotoGP master. However, in the final rounds, Marquez showed impressive speed, approaching Open up and attempting a decisive overtake at the last corner. Open up, meanwhile, ended up leaving the track at high speed.
Ducati communicated: “ Bulega fell at the last corner following contact with Marc Marquez »
Right after the incident, Marc Marquez said : " I saw him fall », suggesting that there had been no contact. However, Ducati quickly published a note contradicting this version: “ Bulega fell at the last corner following contact with Marc Marquez. » The details of the contact remain controversial, but the inexplicability of this maneuver in a race without stakes is widely recognized.
Official reactions from drivers and managers Ducati sought to ease tensions. However, such a thoughtless action in a friendly race draws criticism. For years, Marc Marquez is criticized for his racing driving, which is often considered inappropriate. Even the most loyal admirers of the Spanish driver find it difficult to justify this overtaking.
Marc Marquez seems to have a frantic desire to prove that he is still at the top after difficult years in MotoGP. However, to become the best again, it is not necessary to take unnecessary risks in an exhibition race. It is crucial to remember that, although the competition is intense, driver safety must remain a priority, even during festive events like the World Ducati Week.
