The duo come to Indonesia carrying collarbone injuries. Marini was forced to miss the Indian and Japanese GPs after sustaining his injury in a collision with Bezzecchi during the Indian GP sprint, while Bezzecchi suffered a fracture in a training incident last Saturday.
Bezzecchi only arrived in Indonesia on Friday, where he was cleared to race following surgery last Sunday, and went on to finish third in the sprint while Marini was second from a maiden pole.
Honda rider Marc Marquez branded the pair “superheroes” for what they achieved.
“It’s difficult to evaluate, because it’s not the first time we see a rider with a collarbone operated on a few days [ago] whose level is amazing,” Marquez said.
“So, when you do this kind of thing you can be a superhero or in case you crash and destroy it again, then there will be big trouble.
“So, it’s always that line: superhero or stupid. Today they were superheroes and amazing.
“It was amazing the way that they ride to be on the podium. Of course, it’s not only the bike. When some riders are doing something like Marini and Bezzecchi today, it’s also that the riders are very good and very strong.”
Source: Autosport