Then, it was time for a big dose of drama. As Quartararo headed out for his second run, Marquez rumbled out of pitlane right next to the Yamaha. The tactics were obvious for Marquez and others: stay behind Quartararo to try and get a qualifying tow. And that’s exactly what happened. Quartararo knew Marquez was there and every time the Frenchman slowed and looked around, Marquez would do the same. But would Quartararo ruin his next lap in order to not drag the World Champion round? The answer was no, Quartararo fired his YZR-M1 out of the final corner and down the straight, with Marquez having to deal with Danilo Petrucci (Ducati Team) to latch onto Quartararo. The latter was slightly wide at Turn 1 as Marquez got crossed up – but the 93 made the apex. However, no such apex was made at Turn 2 as Marquez, pushing to stay with Quartararo, suffered a vicious highside.

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