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!
Rider ProfileItalian 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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Aprilia ushers in new era with Martin: "We can write our own story"
The reigning World Champion and Marco Bezzecchi herald a bold new chapter for the Noale factory, welcomed by CEO Massimo Rivola at the Barcelona Test
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Rivola bites back at Ducati: "I think we've spent less than they did for the #1"
Aprilia's CEO praised the debuts of factory duo Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, while laughing off comments made over the weekend by Davide Tardozzi!
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WATCH: Viñales and Bezzecchi crash out after high-speed collision
Top Gun had just made a move past the Italian, but before they knew it, both riders were flying through the gravel late on in the Tissot Sprint
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Aprilia's bold shift: "You have to take riskes if you want to succeed"
Fabiano Sterlacchini will become Aprilia's Technical Director for 2025, and both current and future riders share their thoughts on this major change
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"The marshals helped me start the bike!" - Hear from the top three in Q2
A hugely dramatic Q2 saw the Italian go from the deck to the front row in 90 seconds, while disaster struck for Marc Marquez in Mandalika
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VR46 duo Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio lead riders parade in Bali
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team duo hit the streets with the Bali Motorcycle Club Community in an event promoting the 2024 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia
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Trouble at Turn 11: Bastianini and Bezzecchi react to heavy crashes
Both Italians also fell victim to the same corner where Marc Marquez highsided, and they review what went wrong
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"It's a bit of a risk" - Aprilia boss backs gamble on Martin and Bezzecchi
Massimo Rivola, CEO of the Noale factory, discusses the consequences of signing two riders with no previous RS-GP experience, and what it could mean for Trackhouse
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"It's something we both wanted" - Bezzecchi on Aprilia switch
The Italian has 13 more races left in the colours of the VR46 team before setting off on a new adventure as a factory rider, and he is determined to leave on a high
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Aprilia boss outlines expectations for Bezzecchi in 2025
Massimo Rivola, Aprilia CEO, welcomed the #72 into the fold as the Noale factory confirm they will compete with an Italian rider next season
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Rossi and Bagnaia lead Silverstone's star-studded Monster Track Day of Legends
Catch the very best bits from a hugely entertaining day at the iconic British circuit, which had some of the biggest names in two-wheel racing in attendance! #TDOL
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Basket or ask it! Will Bezzecchi reveal his 2025 plans?
The Italian star takes on our new challenge: score, or face the tough questions!
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Italians talk potential Aprilia switch: "It could be a great choice"
Hear from Bastianini, Bezzecchi, Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli as they assess the vacant factory Aprilia seat for 2025
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MotoGP™ Podcast: Marco Bezzecchi
The VR46 starlet joins Fran Wyld for a sit down chat about his career to date and what the future holds in MotoGP™
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UNHEARD: "I bodyslammed you in Parc Ferme!"
Podium trio Pecco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi unpack a cracking Spanish GP in the cooldown room
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"I am a bit stupid!" - How did Rossi help Bezzecchi's podium charge?
The VR46 boss imparted some wisdom on his protégé in Jerez, with the Italian battling his way to P3 before "bodyslamming" Bagnaia in Parc Ferme!
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RIDER REACTION: From podium contenders to gravel trap victims
Six riders reflect on tumbles that saw each of them hit the deck in dramatic fashion, dashing their top three hopes and blowing the Sprint wide open!
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A question of style as VR46 duo adapt to the GP23
Newcomer Di Giannantonio seems comfortable with a machine that is forcing Bezzecchi to adapt his riding style
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"My dream is to sign a new Ducati deal in next 10-15 days" - Salucci
Amid rumours of a move across to Yamaha, the VR46 boss has revealed his desire to remain with Ducati and secure a new contract before the start of the season
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Nieto eyes "special" year as VR46 celebrate a decade of racing
The VR46 Team Manager is hoping both Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio can hit the ground running
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"I hope this livery gives them extra energy" - Aldo Drudi
The legendary designer talks us through the new-look Pertamina Enduro VR46 machines
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Highlights: Pertamina Enduro VR46 MotoGP™'s launch
Enjoy the best bits from our third team launch of 2024 as Valentino Rossi's new-look team are unveiled
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Rossi previews 2024: "The line up is great"
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team boss & nine-time World Champion chats about what his expectations are for both Bezzecchi & Di Giannantonio in 2024
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"I can’t wait to start" – Bezzecchi eager for more success in 2024
2023’s MotoGP™ bronze medallist is excited to get the ball rolling in 2024 as the Italian gets set for his third season in the premier class
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Pertamina Enduro VR46 MotoGP™'s team launch in full
Watch the full presentation as Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio reveal the colours they'll be donning in 2024
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Bezzecchi, ready to be "fast" in "a difficult year"
"Proud" of his great year on the Ducati, the Italian shares his desire to rest at home and "continue improving" throughout 2024
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Campioni in Festa: Ducati celebrate their successful 2023 in style
The Italian manufacturer celebrates their MotoGP™, WorldSBK, and WorldSSP titles at the Unipol Arena in Bologna together with stars including Bagnaia, Martin, and Bezzecchi
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Bezzecchi fumes at Marquez: "He hit me and made me crash"
The Italian was furious with the #93 after their opening lap clash, and didn't hold back in his assessment of the eight-time World Champion
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What role can title rivals' stablemates play on final day?
Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin will go wheel-to-wheel for the Championship in Valencia, and it seems help from Ducati colleagues might be in short supply
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Watch as Pol Espargaro and Bezzecchi engage in some on-track shenanigans
Following a close-call in the final moments of P1, watch as the two riders engage in this playful tyre-tapping duel
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Bezzecchi: It'll be tough but I'm giving my best for the Championship
The Italian sits third in the title race 79 points adrift of Bagnaia, but made a special promise to both rivals if he gets on the podium in Malaysia!
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Thrills at the top: Meet & Greet with MotoGP™ superstars in Malaysia!
Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, plus home hero Syarafuddin Azman, met MotoGP™ mad Malaysian fans at the Petronas Twin Towers
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"I'll fight until the end" - Bezzecchi out to reignite title dream
Back where he claimed his maiden MotoGP™ pole position, the Italian vows he won't give up on the Championship ahead of the Thai GP
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Press Conference 1: Bagnaia, Martin and Bezzecchi
The Championship frontrunners look forward to a big weekend of action as MotoGP™ returns to Buriram for the Thailand Grand Prix
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Tribute to a Legend: title trio talk Stoner legacy
At a circuit where we saw the two-time MotoGP™ Champion thrill and dominate, the latest generation of top Ducati riders discuss the Australian's influence
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Bezzecchi: I have a lot of pain all over my body, but I'm happy
The Italian fought through the pain barrier after fracturing his collarbone, and claimed P5 against the odds in Indonesia
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Bezzecchi draws inspiration from Jorge Lorenzo for Sprint podium
Having broken his collarbone just a week ago, the Italian's phenomenal effort was reminiscent of the MotoGP™ Legend at Assen 2013 as he claimed a podium
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From the operating table to Q2! Bezzecchi details crazy week
The Italian broke his collarbone less than a week ago, and arrived late to Lombok, but that hasn't stopped him from laying down a marker in Indonesia
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Bezzecchi: "I'm not looking at the Championship"
Bezzecchi slips off the podium two laps before the red flag in the Japanese GP to lose ground in the riders' standings
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Can title contender Bezzecchi bounce back from punishing Saturday?
The title contender endured a rough day at the Japanese GP and the Italian reflects on his efforts that resulted in a Sprint P6
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Major qualifying drama as Bezzecchi crashes at high speed
The Italian rider tumbled through the gravel at Turn 12 in Q2 as he battled for pole at the Japanese GP
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"The battle is between Pecco and Martin" - Bezzecchi remains relaxed about title fight
As calm as ever, the #72 piles the pressure on his World Championship rivals after narrowing the gap at the top with his India win
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"I had to be aggressive" - Bezzecchi re-enters title picture
It was Sunday perfection from the VR46 rider as he destroyed the opposition at the Indian GP to move 25 points closer to the Championship leader
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"I wanted to get my revenge today" - MotoGP™ podium reaction
Hear the immediate reaction to the Indian GP as Marco Bezzecchi took a classy win, while Jorge Martin ousted Fabio Quartararo to second place
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Bezzecchi's bittersweet Sprint offers hope for Sunday
Recovering from an opening corner clash, the Italian demonstrated race winning pace in a remarkable comeback for P5 at the Indian GP
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WATCH: Disaster strikes for Bezzecchi as teammates collide at Turn 1
The poleman was clipped by Luca Marini, while Stefan Bradl and Pol Espargaro crashed separately during the Tissot Sprint
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WATCH: Bezzecchi's brilliant Buddh lap that sealed pole position
Go OnBoard with the Mooney VR46 rider as he put in the fastest ever lap around Buddh International Circuit at the India GP
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Bagnaia and Bezzecchi offer injury updates ahead of Indian GP
Both riders suffered through the pain in Misano, and despite a longer rest, there are still some lingering effects from their respective issues
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Bezzecchi defies mental and physical adversity for gritty home P2
Despite his injury troubles, a hard-earned double podium was secured on home turf for the VR46 Italian
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LAST LAP: Pedrosa takes on Bagnaia in podium shoot out
Relive the San Marino GP finale as the KTM wildcard chased the World Champion for honours in Misano
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Bezzecchi prepared to suffer pain in pursuit of glory
Riding with injury, the Italian claimed an impressive P2 but has concerns ahead of Sunday's full race at the San Marino GP
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"What Jorge did today was incredible" – Front row reaction
A record-breaking effort from Jorge Martin delivered pole to the Spaniard ahead of home heroes Marco Bezzecchi and Pecco Bagnaia
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HIGHLIGHTS: Bruised Bezzecchi batters lap record
The Mooney VR46 put in the fastest ever MotoGP™ lap in San Marino GP Practice despite some injury issues, with Viñales and Pedrosa just behind him
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LAST 5 MINS: Lap records fall in manic Misano Practice
Enjoy the last five minutes of a thoroughly enjoyable Friday at the San Marino GP which saw Marco Bezzecchi take top spot
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Can Bezzecchi sustain his record-breaking pace with injury?
The Italian is the fastest-ever rider around Misano after Friday but has expressed concern for what lies ahead at the San Marino GP
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Bezzecchi offers physical update after Barcelona bruising
The Mooney VR46 rider was caught up in the opening corner crash in Catalunya, and attended the San Marino GP Press Conference with strapping on his hand
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"I didn't have another front tyre" - Bezzecchi
The Mooney VR46 rider was mixed up in the opening corner crash and it proved costly, with the Italian left short on options for the restart
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Dall'Igna: "Bezzecchi deserves a factory bike but we respect his decision"
Ducati Corse's General Manager discusses Bezzecchi's decision to stay with VR46 in 2024 and says more announcements are on the horizon
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Bezzecchi outlines crucial factors behind 2024 decision
The Italian admits the last few weeks have been difficult but he now feels relaxed after it was confirmed he’d be staying at Mooney VR46 next season
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UNSEEN: "My heart beats because I saw Valentino..."
Marco Bezzecchi helped cap a superb day for the VR46 academy with the boss watching on in Austria, and the MotoGP™ Legend was in the thick of boisterous celebrations
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Bravo! Rossi salutes Mooney VR46 duo in Austria
Both riders completed moves past Alex Marquez which earned Marco Bezzecchi another MotoGP™ podium and Luca Marini P4 on a big day for the academy
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Bezzecchi: I'll ask Valentino for a raise!
It turned into a brilliant day for the VR46 academy in Austria, with the #72 chasing a big bonus as the boss wants him to remain within the team
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UNHEARD: “You b******s did something on the starts!”
Pecco Bagnaia, Brad Binder and Marco Bezzecchi debrief the action from a scorching Austrian GP race
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"I knew I had to be clever" - MotoGP™ podium reaction
Hear the immediate reaction to the CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich as Bagnaia, Binder & Bezzecchi celebrated podiums
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WATCH: Multi-rider Turn 1 pile up wipes out title contender
There was major drama early doors in the Tissot Sprint as a multi-rider incident ended Marco Bezzecchi's participation
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"We got lost!" - Bezzecchi's one star review of Rossi taxis!
After firing home a record-breaking lap for P1, the Italian required the services of his mentor on a scooter, but things didn't quite go to plan
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Bezzecchi on 2024: "I can give you a decision in Barcelona"
The title contender believes that his future will finally be decided at the Catalan GP as he mulls over a potential move away from VR46
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Bezzecchi: Championship "not a big problem right now"
Crucial ground was lost in the title race for the Mooney VR46 Italian as he explains what caused his early crash at Silverstone and how he’s got time to recover the points to Pecco
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WATCH: Title race drama as Bezzecchi crashes chasing Bagnaia
The Italian tucked the front down at Stowe on Lap 6 as he goes down out of P2 – with Pecco leading the British GP
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UNHEARD: "Madre mia man!"
Go behind the scenes and hear what Bezzecchi and Viñales spoke about immediately after claiming Tissot Sprint podiums at Silverstone
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Bezzecchi "tried everything" as he closes Championship gap
The Italian heads into British GP Sunday as Bagnaia’s closest challenger after another “positive” performance lands a Tissot Sprint P2
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"I was sleeping a bit in the first corners" – Tissot Sprint reaction
Alex Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Maverick Viñales react to a compelling Monster Energy British Grand Prix Tissot Sprint
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WATCH: Bezzecchi's wet weather Silverstone pole grabber
Go OnBoard with the Mooney VR46 Italian as he mastered tricky conditions to claim pole position at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix
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"I was pushing!" – Front row reaction
A wet Q2 at the British GP sees Marco Bezzecchi lead Jack Miller and Alex Marquez from the front row for the Tissot Sprint and GP Race
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Friday crash "nothing to worry about" – Bezzecchi
The Italian discusses what caused his out lap crash in Practice and why it won’t impact his confidence heading into Saturday at the British GP
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WATCH: Bezzecchi suffers huge out lap highside late in Practice
The Italian was spat off of his Mooney VR46 Ducati at Turn 7 in the closing stages of Practice Session at Silverstone
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Bezzecchi on 2024: "I think I deserve a factory bike"
Amidst the rumours about who might end up where at Ducati next season, the Italian’s main preference is to ride the latest spec machinery in 2024
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Monster Energy British Grand Prix: Pre-Event Press Conference 1
Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi sit down to preview what Silverstone might have in store
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Will Morbidelli's Yamaha exit affect Bezzecchi's future?
The Mooney VR46 rider discusses the possible impact his compatriot’s news could have on his own future ahead of play resuming at Silverstone
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Bezzecchi talks "very strange" issues when pursuing Bagnaia
The polesitter & Sprint winner admits he was close to losing a podium in Assen, so a P2 capped off a brilliant weekend for the Italian