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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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
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WATCH: Marc Marquez and Bezzecchi collide in huge crash
Major drama on the opening lap as the polesitter and World Champion make contact and both end up in the gravel trap in Mandalika
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UNHEARD: "I couldn't move for the first 10 metres"
Join the podium trio as they reflect on the Tissot Sprint at the Indonesian GP, and the start that led to a brilliant comeback
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"Now or never" - Comeback king Bezzecchi on epic last gasp Sprint win
A fluffed start plunged him into the midfield battle, but the Italian kept his compusure to ride to victory after a last lap duel with Aldeguer