San Marino MotoGP Preview: Will Ducati spoil Marquez’s party again?

Odds and tips for the Misano GP

After the disappointment of the first cancelled MotoGP race since 1980 at Silverstone last time out, attention this weekend turns to the San Marino Grand Prix.

Rain forced the postponement of the British GP a fortnight ago. But that shouldn’t be a problem across the next few days, with sunshine forecast to bathe the Misano circuit all weekend.

Marc Marquez will be looking to extend his championship lead once again. And the Coral News Team has previewed the race below.

Will Marquez edge closer to the title?

It’s difficult to see anyone toppling Marquez at the top of the MotoGP standings. The Honda rider is 59 points clearer of closest rival Valentino Rossi with just seven races left to go.

His ultra-consistent form this season has produced five races wins and nine podium finishes from the 11 races so far. He’s a demon around San Marino, too.

The Spaniard made light work of his rivals 12 months ago to chalk up a fifth win at Misano in his last eight attempts. He’s the 2/1 favourite again this weekend as Honda bid for a fourth successive win in the republic.

Can anyone stop the champion?

Valentino Rossi may be second in the standings but his Yamaha team have struggled this season. The Japanese manufacturer has failed to win a single race this term. Rossi is out to 6/1 to win this weekend, with teammate Maverick Vinales slightly further back at 7/1.