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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Bezzecchi crashes out on lap 2 of Dutch GP
The Italian's race came to an early end after he suffered a fast crash at Turn 15 of the TT Circuit Assen
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Why did Aprilia Racing struggle so much in the Tissot Sprint?
4 Aprilias in the Top 5 but it was the SuperFile Trackhouse duo with medals. What happened to Martin and Bezzecchi on Saturday at Assen?
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"Pole in Assen is the biggest thing in your career" - Q2 reactions
Hear the immediate thoughts of Martin, Ogura and Bezzecchi as they bagged the top three places in Dutch GP qualifying
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Bezzecchi: "The feeling on the front tyre was amazing"
The Championship leader took Friday honours in Assen, almost two tenths faster than the rest of the grid, showing Aprilia domination at the Dutch circuit
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Bezzecchi apologises to marshal after Saturday incident
The Aprilia rider was suspended from Sunday's Czech GP action following the altercation on Saturday
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Another Sprint blunder for Bezzecchi as he crashes out of the points on Saturday
The Championship leader fell in the latter stages of the 10-lap Tissot Sprint, dropping out of the points
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Ogura pips Bez by 0.091s, #72 warns: "He's good at managing tyres, it's a pain in the ass!"
Less than a tenth separated Ogura and Bezzecchi at Brno, with the #79 making a step with his time attack pace
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"It's already in the past" - Bezzecchi on Balaton Park crash
The Championship leader spoke about the Turn 1 pile-up in Hungary, while also speaking about how he's feeling physically after the crash
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UNHEARD: "I'm doing the right-hand turns like Norick Abe"
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Bezzecchi: "I expected Fermin to pass me — I got lucky”
The Aprilia rider was able to salvage an important podium, after Marquez and Acosta left him to be hounded by Fermin Aldeguer
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Is Bezzecchi the Balaton favourite?
The Championship leader has been first or second in eight of the last nine GPs but can he keep that up this weekend? It's feet on the ground so far...
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UNSEEN: “This is our house now!”
Go inside the Aprilia camp as they celebrate an incredible weekend on home turf at Mugello
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Aprilia home GP glory - "It was the perfect script"
The Aprilia Racing CEO, Massimo Rivola, and Technical Director, Fabiano Sterlacchini, evaluate a spectacular home GP for the Noale Factory
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Aprilia’s dream home 1-2: “It’s a dream come true”
Hear from brilliant Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin after Aprilia conquered Mugello with a famous top-two finish at the Italian GP.
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Kimi Antonelli reveals Bezzecchi bond: “We push each other to do better”
The F1 Championship leader opens up on his friendship with the Italian GP winner and how they inspire each other on the world stage.
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OnBoard: Bezzecchi blasts to blistering record pole
Jump onboard for the Aprilia rider's stunning 1:43.921 record lap in Q2 at his home GP
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Mugello Q2 reactions: "The main event is NOW!"
Hear from Bezzecchi, Fernandez and Martin after they locked out an all-Aprilia top three in a record-breaking Italian GP qualifying
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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
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Bezzecchi: "The support pays for the sacrifices"
The Championship leader is giving it everything to achieve his dream of lifting the Tower of Champions and having sacrificed a lot, it's the fans that spur him on
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"I would never rule Marc out of the championship" — rivals react to Márquez’s title chances after injury
At Thursday’s pre-event press conference, Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martín and Alex Marquez were asked whether Marc Marquez can still fight for the championship despite being sidelined indefinitely through injury
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UNSEEN: "We’re going to Ibiza tonight!"
Enjoy Aprilia’s post-race paddock celebrations in Le Mans with Martin, Bezzecchi, and Ogura
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UNHEARD: "I was like, 'Ogura's going to beat me too!'"
Hear from Martin, Bezzecchi and Ogura as they debrief a thrilling Sunday in Le Mans
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"I'm so happy to see everyone working together" - Massimo Rivola
After a historic all-Aprilia podium, the Aprilia Racing CEO spoke with the MotoGP microphones about the French GP and the marque's project
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"A tough weekend" for Bezzecchi, despite double podium
The Italian was pipped to victory by his Aprilia teammate on Sunday in Le Mans, but retains the Championship lead thanks to a solid P2 after leading for most of the race
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UNHEARD: "I started like a rocket!"
Hear from the fastest 3 after a brilliant Tissot Sprint in Spain, where Martin, Bagnaia and Bezzecchi took the medals
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Aprilia set to step up on Saturday in France
Hear from Jorge Martin after his crash, and from Marco Bezzecchi, as the Noale Factory sets expectations high for Day 2 at Le Mans.
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Bezzecchi: ''The key is being quick immediately in any condition''
Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi reflects on the conclusions drawn from Aprilia's recent Jerez Test and shares his feelings ahead of Round 5 at Le Mans
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UNHEARD: "Marc tried to keep up with you at a crazy speed!"
Hear the thoughts of Alex Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio after what was a brilliant return to Europe at the Spanish GP!
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Bezzecchi: "That was the maximum I could do... Alex was unstoppable"
No six-in-a-row but 20 important points for the Aprilia rider in Jerez as he maintains momentum in his title charge
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Double DNF for Aprilia: "I will do a good race"
A Saturday to forget for Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin who both failed to see the chequered flag in the Sprint, but their spirits haven't been dampened ahead of Sunday