Media Day dispatch from Mugello: Marc Marquez returns, Bezzecchi dreams

motogp.com

28 May 2026

Everything you need to know before we head out on track for the Italian GP

MotoGP has arrived at Mugello for the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy and we’re ready to get back in action. The Championship remains tight between Aprilia Racing teammates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) arrives from the win last time out and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) is back in action after being given the green light to take part in FP1. And plenty more besides! Here’s the rundown of everything from Thursday.

Marc Marquez cleared to start the Italian GP

It’s not the full FIT just yet but it’s a green light to head out in FP1: Marc Marquez is back in action. The #93 will have another review on Friday morning, head here to catch up on the full story.

Marc Marquez: "My mentality is to rebuild my future"

The #93 debriefs how he's feeling and what he's expecting on track in Italy as he returns to competition

Bezzecchi’s dreams set to come true? Mugello victory hopes

Championship leader by 15 points and aiming to add his name to an exclusive club, can the #72 bring Aprilia to home glory for the first time? It’s something that he, Aprilia and thousands of fans certainly hope for.

Mugello win "would be a dream come true" – Bezzecchi

The World Championship leader knows how big a weekend it is at Mugello, but the Italian isn’t getting carried away yet in the pursuit of home Grand Prix glory

Cal Crutchlow back in MotoGP action

He’s a MotoGP winner, one of Britain’s most successful riders in recent years and now he’s back on the grid – he may well be 40 but age is just a number for Cal Crutchlow, as the British rider is drafted in to replace Johann Zarco this weekend; he’s fully aware of the challenge but up for it regardless! Get the full story here!

Crutchlow returns: "It’ll probably be the hardest thing I’ll have done"

The three-time GP winner details how the call came about to replace Zarco at Mugello, the challenges ahead, and linking up with LCR again

Marc Marquez still a title contender? His rivals say YES

Out for the last two Grands Prix but back for his team’s home round at Mugello in Italy, he still can’t be ruled out of claiming a historic eighth MotoGP crown. That’s what his main rivals say, knowing what the #93 is capable of when fully fit.

Rivals talk Marquez's return: "You can’t rule out the current World Champion"

Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio and Bagnaia chat about the 2025 World Champion's return to action following the #93's double surgery

Diggia aims for first-ever back-to-back victories

A podium at Mugello in 2025 and a Grand Prix winner once again just 12 days ago, the #49 has high hopes for his home GP but reflects on what has been a stellar start to 2026 and how things seem much simpler so far...

Di Giannantonio on 2026 success: “Everything is much easier”

Continuity seems to be the key for the Catalan GP winner as the VR46 Racing Team star eyes more success on home turf

Action is just around the corner, make sure you don’t miss a lap!