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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Can Bezzecchi contend again in 2026? "I'm happy to have this kind of pressure..."
A stellar first season with the Noale factory culminated in a bronze medal but does more lie ahead for 'Simply the Bez' this year?
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HIGHLIGHTS: best bits from the 2026 Aprilia Racing launch!
Enjoy the highlights reel as the new RS-GP breaks cover
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WATCH IN FULL: 2026 Aprilia Racing presentation
Enjoy the whole show as Martin and Bezzecchi take the covers off their challenger for the new season
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Rivola’s 2025 verdict: "If you have an Aprilia you can be successful"
Massimo Rivola shares his thoughts on 2025 following an incredible season for Marco Bezzecchi, a challenging campaign for Jorge Martin, and some incredible results at Trackhouse
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REWIND: the final fireworks
Relive the last dance(s) of 2025 as a history-making season concludes in style - with plenty to celebrate for Aprilia
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UNSEEN: Prosecco first, DJ after
One last burst of joy as the top three celebrate their final race in style
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UNHEARD: “They’re good friends, right?"
Marco Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez and Fabio Di Giannantonio reflect on the Valencia GP, and that clash before lights out!
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"She said yes!" - Bezzecchi and Aprilia a match made in heaven
Back-to-back wins for the Aprilia star proved the perfect way to cap his season and seal the bronze medal in the Championship and Aprilia's best-ever finish
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What happened to polesitter Bezzecchi on Lap 1?
The Aprilia rider endured a nightmare start as he plummetted down the pecking order through the opening corners of the Valencia Sprint
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"I had a lot of fun!" - Q2 reaction
Marco Bezzecchi secured back-to-back pole positions at the season finale, with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio joining him in Parc Ferme
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Bezzecchi on Practice crash: "I tried to copy Pedro's line at T4"
Having dusted himself down from the fall, our most recent GP winner then parked it P2 in Valencia
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Ups, downs, and everything in between: riders reflect on 2025
Marco Bezzecchi, Pecco Bagnaia and Pedro Acosta take stock on the highs and lows of the year before the season comes to a close in Valencia
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UNSEEN: "Those last six laps felt endless"
Go behind the scenes and join the celebrations after Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory in Portugal, becoming the sixth different winner in a row
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Bezzecchi excels with Best Take Off in Portugal
The #72 converted his stunning pole into a superb launch at Portimao, winning the Qatar Airways Best Take Off award!
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"Everything worked perfectly" - Bezzecchi untouchable in Portimao
The #72 discusses the overnight findings that helped him storm to a second win of the year, and strengthen his grip on P3 in the standings
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UNHEARD: "When you overtook from the left, I thought, 'There's no way!'"
Join Alex Marquez, Acosta and Bezzecchi as they reflect on the Sprint
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Bezzecchi: "When Alex arrived, I understood that he was stronger"
The Aprilia star and polesitter opted to settle for bronze in a brilliant Portimao Sprint as Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta stole the show
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OnBoard: ride with Bezzecchi as he bags pole in Portimao
A superb lap saw the Aprilia rider beat out Acosta and Quartararo for a P1 grid start
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"From yesterday we made a good step; I'm enjoying it" - Top 3's Q2 reaction
Marco Bezzecchi, Pedro Acosta and Fabio Quartararo share their impressions after finishing front row to lead the afternoon's Sprint Race in Portugal
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Bagnaia vs Acosta vs Bezzecchi: the fight for third hots up
Hear from the trio fighting for third in the Championship as they end Friday locked together on the timesheets
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"This is the objective" - A three way battle for third place
Bezzecchi, Bagnaia and Acosta share their feelings before an important showdown in Portimao for third place in the Championship
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Aprilia: "Marco has the speed, attitude and focus for the title"
From Bezzecchi carrying the project’s development to Martin’s injury-hit season and Fernandez’s breakthrough, Aprilia Technical Director Fabiano Sterlacchini reflects on 2025 and the team’s direction
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Q1 beckons: Bezzecchi and Bagnaia struggle for form and more
The riders battling for bronze in the Championship will face off in the opening qualifying session at the Malaysian GP
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Bezzecchi: We've been competitive, but we struggled here in testing
The Italian is the form rider in the Championship, but has a caveat ahead of a date in Sepang
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“The strategy worked perfectly” - Bezzecchi makes the podium despite a double Long Lap penalty
The Aprilia rider praised his team after an electrifying ride saw him finish P3 despite a penalty which meant he had to do it the hard way
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UNHEARD: "Two more laps and you would've caught me!"
Bezzecchi, Fernandez and Acosta discuss the fierce battle for the podium at Phillip Island
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“Unfortunately, when I crossed the finish line I saw I had another wing” - Bezzecchi
You can add wings to the #72 but that only helps him fly to victory on Saturday
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Is Bezzecchi the favourite despite Sunday's double LLP?
He may be fast and setting a new lap record on the first day of action but the Aprilia star will have to fight hard to make up for his sanction
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Bezzecchi: “I made a mistake... I accept it”
The repentant Aprilia rider analyses his crash with Marc Marquez in Mandalika after being handed a double Long Lap penalty for the Australian GP
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Ducati and Aprilia bosses on Lap 1 clash: "He was in too much of a rush"
Davide Tardozzi and Massimo Rivola analyse the incident which left Marc Marquez with an injury, and blew Marco Bezzecchi's hopes of victory