Marco Bezzecchi
Italian rider Marco Bezzechi burst onto the Moto3™ scene with an infectious and playful demeanour, quickly proving his worth as a graduate of the VR46 Academy. After a successful run in the Moto3™ class, he made his way to Moto2™, where he earned seven podium finishes and two victories. His consistency and impressive riding secured him a promotion to the premier class, MotoGP™, with the Mooney VR46 team for the 2022 season. Bezzechi took Rookie of the Year in his debut MotoGP™ campaign. Check out all his best stories below!
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UNSEEN: "Spicy pepper!"
Bezzecchi and Martin let loose after the Indonesian GP, sharing the laughs, celebrations and post-race chaos away from the cameras
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Italy hits 300: From Agostini to Rossi, Bagnaia and Bezzecchi
Bezzecchi’s 11th MotoGP victory, sealed at Mandalika, becomes a landmark one as Italy reaches 300 premier-class wins
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Bezzecchi wins Best Takeoff in Indonesia
The Italian rider wins the fan vote as the best start, from pole, at Mandalika on Sunday
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UNHEARD: "It was Marc, Acosta, Marc, Acosta..."
After the tension of Saturday’s Turn 1 incident, Fernandez and Bezzecchi come back together with Martin to debrief the Indonesian GP
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Bezzecchi: "In the hospital, I asked 'when will I be back winning?"
A brilliant first win since the Sachsenring crash that left him with a broken collarbone, the Italian reflects on the long road back to the top step of the podium
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Fernandez and Bezzecchi react to Mandalika Sprint Turn 1 crash
The two Aprilia riders give us their thoughts on the Sprint crash once the tempers had time to cool in Indonesia
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Bezzecchi and Fernandez crash at Turn 1 of the Sprint
Row 1 disaster as the two Aprilia riders' Indonesia GP Sprint came to an early end after a touch exiting the first turn
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"I didn't want to get in the middle of Jorge and Marc" - Q2 reactions in Indonesia
Hear the immediate thoughts of Fernandez, Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio as they bagged the top three places in Indonesian GP qualifying
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Aprilia 1-2-3: "Raul is on another planet!"
Bezzecchi and Martin react to Fernandez’s stunning lap record after Aprilia locks out the Friday top three, before turning their focus to Saturday at Mandalika
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Pressure off, attack mode on: Bezzecchi goes all-in
With Martin and Marc carrying the weight of the title fight, the Aprilia rider says he can focus all his attention on giving his all each weekend and try to take the victory
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UNSEEN: "I can see some white hairs"
From Martin’s post-race food mission to Bezzecchi delighting the fans and Marquez celebrating with his crew, enjoy the aftermath in Motegi
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UNHEARD: "I thought it was Acosta behind you"
Go behind-the-scenes with Marquez, Martin and Bezzecchi as they debrief the Japanese GP post-race.
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"My pitboard said 'Bestia coming' and I thought, 'Better push more!'"
Bezzecchi and Bastianini relive their nail-biting drag to the line as the fight for the final podium place goes down to the wire at Motegi
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Bezzecchi chasing speed as Motegi tyre puzzle deepens
After an FP1 scare, Bezzecchi praises Motegi’s new surface while searching for speed in the tight turns and working hard on tyre strategy
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Does chasing the Championship take the pressure off Bezzecchi?
42 points adrift, Bezzecchi weighs whether chasing Martin and Marquez can take the pressure off and work to his advantage
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UNSEEN: "I couldn’t stop and hit the advertising board"
Go behind the scenes following a stunning show in Austria and relive the post-GP scenes, celebrations and conversations as Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi unwind after a dramatic day
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UNHEARD: "If I’d crashed again, they would’ve killed me"
Go behind-the-scenes with Acosta, Martin and Bezzecchi as they debrief the Austrian GP post-race
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Bezzecchi: "I think we deserved today's podium"
After admitting fortune played its part in Saturday’s podium, Bezzecchi takes far more satisfaction from a hard-earned top three in Sunday’s Austrian GP
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UNHEARD: "All I saw was the gravel"
Sprint winner Martin, along with podium finishers Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi break down the Austrian Sprint and Acosta's crash out of the lead
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Bezzecchi regroups as title fight moves to Austria
After a painful end to his home GP, the Italian provides an update on his fitness as he looks to regroup and get back in the fight in Austria
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Bezzecchi on title chances: “It’s not over yet”
After his Lap 1 heartbreak at Misano, Bezzecchi reflects on the growing gap to Marquez and Martin but insists his title challenge is far from finished
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Polesitter Bezzecchi crashes out of the lead on Lap 1 at Misano
Heartbreak for the home hero as he crashes out while leading on the opening lap of the San Marino GP. Thankfully, the Aprilia rider is OK
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UNHEARD: "I had fun... You had more fun, you b*st*rd"
Sprint winner Marc Marquez, Bezzecchi and Martin take the competition off-track after the Tissot Sprint
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“Today Marc was better – tomorrow I hope to make his life harder”
Bezzecchi accepts Marquez had the upper hand in the Sprint, but the home hero is already plotting how to turn the tables in Sunday’s Grand Prix
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OnBoard: Ride the fastest lap in Misano history
Jump onboard with Marco Bezzecchi as the home hero breaks the 1:30 barrier to deliver a stunning record pole lap at Misano
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“When I saw 1:29, I said ‘ciao pole position!’” – Q2 reactions
Hear the immediate thoughts of Bezzecchi, Marc Marquez and Aldeguer as they bagged the top three places in San Marino GP qualifying
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Bezzecchi: "Marc is amazing but everyone has a great level"
Bezzecchi may have topped Friday, but the home hero isn’t getting carried away as he warns the level across the grid is sky-high heading into Saturday
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Misano mind games: Pressure builds before the track
How important is this weekend in the title race? Martin, Marquez and Bezzecchi play their cards close to their chest as the first battle of Misano unfolds in the press room
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From MotoGP to Monza: Bez gets his first taste of F1
The Italian rider reflects on his first live F1 experience, the emotion of watching friend Kimi Antonelli shine at Monza and what makes the young Italian such a special talent
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When MotoGP met F1: behind the scenes with Bez and Kimi at Monza
Two wheels meet four at Monza as Bezzecchi catches up with Antonelli, visits his box, gets a lesson on the steering wheel and even tries the F1 cockpit for size