Marc Márquez could secure a tenth world title in Qatar

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Marc Márquez could have his first opportunity to clinch the MotoGP world championship during the race weekend in Qatar. If he succeeds, the 33-year-old Spaniard would win his tenth world title and move ahead of Valentino Rossi among living riders with that status.

Dutch riders Collin Veijer and Zonta van den Goorbergh, who are part of Márquez's programme this season, were presented as witnessing the possible milestone. Van den Goorbergh said Márquez had always been his idol, while both riders regarded the prospect as special to see.

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