Marc Márquez makes his rivals "flip out" in San Marino

BarcelonaThe San Marino Motorcycle Grand Prix, at the Misano circuit, promises strong emotions this Sunday (2 PM, DAZN). The dispute between Marc Márquez, winner of the sprint race, and Marco Bezzecchi, who has achieved a record pole –the Italian, with 1:29.982, has become the first to break the 1:30 barrier on this circuit–, will delight the spectators. The Aprilia rider has seen how the one from Cervera set the fastest lap and prevailed in the sprint ahead of him and his teammate and overall leader, Jorge Martín.

Márquez, who changed his rear tire at the last minute, has surely had the best race of the championship so far. Bezzecchi, who was not satisfied with just having his best sprint race of the season, and company were amazed by a triumph that fills Marc Márquez with morale before this Sunday's race. Beyond the points he snatches, it is a psychological victory for the Catalan rider in his dispute with the Italian. "It was time to take risks and that is what I did," said Márquez, with a smile from ear to ear.

A masterclass from the Thunder of Cervera, who signs his sixth victory in the sprint races of the season (Brazil, Jerez, Hungary, Germany, Aragon and San Marino). This Sunday he will start in second position behind, precisely, Bezzecchi. Jorge Martín, leader of the World Championship with a 14-point margin over Marc Márquez (263 to 249), will start fifth. Further back will be Alex Márquez: the younger of the Márquez brothers will start from the ninth position. He posted better records in the sprint race, which he finished in fifth place.