Bezzecchi<\/a> now looks to be Marquez\u2019s<\/a> closest challenger and should be in with a chance of competing for more victories over the rest of 2025.<\/p>\n With eight more MotoGP<\/a> races to go before the campaign is over, the two are set to fight for top honours many more times.<\/p>\n Marquez explained how Bezzecchi caught him out<\/a> on the opening lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix<\/a>, as the two made minor contact in turn two.<\/p>\n It came just days after Marquez exposed a \u2018worrying\u2019 Ducati weakness<\/a> following a battle with his Italian rival. The Noale-based manufacturer is a real contender now.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Massimo Rivola says Marco Bezzecchi has emulated one of Marc Marquez\u2019s greatest attributes in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Marquez is \u2018only afraid\u2019 of Bezzecchi<\/a>, according to Carlo Pernat, who believes that he now realises the threat that he poses.<\/p>\n It was a brave choice to move from the safe haven of a satellite Ducati seat with VR46 to be teammates with the reigning champion.<\/p>\n Now, he looks like a genius, but his excellent form hasn\u2019t prevented him from reflecting harshly on his performances.<\/p>\n Speaking on TNT Sports<\/a> after Sunday\u2019s race in Balaton Park, Bezzecchi shared how having a softer front tyre than Marquez made his last 10 laps a \u2018disaster\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cThe race was fantastic, I needed to use the soft because of the extra grip in braking, and I struggled all the weekend in braking. <\/p>\n \u201cI used the soft because of this, but in terms of wear, I didn\u2019t expect such a big drop, and the last 10 laps were a disaster for me.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Marco](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2230596305-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Gold & Goose Photography\/Getty ImagesMarco Bezzecchi slams Balaton Park \u2018disaster\u2019 after being forced into strategy Marc Marquez avoided<\/p>\n