Marco Bezzecchi never thought Australian GP win was possible after double long lap
Aprilia MotoGP star Marco Bezzecchi says he never bought into the narrative that he could win the Australian Grand Prix after receiving a double long-lap penalty on Thursday. Bezzecchi was always going to face an uphill battle at Phillip Island, having been penalised at the start of the weekend by the stewards for causing a […]
Marco Bezzecchi was “quite scared” after seagull strike in Australian GP sprint
Marco Bezzecchi has admitted that he was “quite scared” that he had damaged his Aprilia MotoGP bike after an unfortunate collision with a seagull on the warm-up lap of the Australian Grand Prix sprint. A flock of seagulls gathered on the start/finish straight before the formation lap got under way at Phillip Island, with Bezzecchi […]
Marco Bezzecchi still in “lot of pain” as he explains Marc Marquez crash
Marco Bezzecchi says he is still in a “lot of pain” as he returned to the MotoGP paddock at the Australian Grand Prix and explained the crash that took both him and Marc Marquez out of the Indonesian race. Having made a poor launch from pole position and tumbling down the order, Bezzecchi tangled with […]
How Aprilia has become a multiple MotoGP race winner
In a MotoGP season dominated by Marc Marquez and Ducati, Aprilia has emerged as a consistent frontrunner, putting the red bikes under pressure on multiple occasions. In fact, it’s now been almost 30 months since a manufacturer other than Ducati or Aprilia has won a dry-weather race, whether a sprint or a grand prix. However, while Aprilia has been the only […]
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test rider but needs BMW approval
Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW. After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, […]
Marco Bezzecchi’s work ethic reminds Aprilia boss of Valentino Rossi
Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini says Marco Bezzecchi’s focus and methodical approach echo those of his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi. Bezzecchi has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 MotoGP season, scoring six podiums, three pole positions and a memorable victory at the British Grand Prix. At Mandalika last weekend, […]
Marco Bezzecchi “in too much of a rush” in Marc Marquez battle, says Ducati
Ducati MotoGP team boss Davide Tardozzi believes Marco Bezzecchi “was in too much of a rush” in the Indonesian Grand Prix after an ill-judged move on the opening lap sent them both out of the race. Bezzecchi had claimed pole position by over four tenths of a second in the Aprilia rider’s most competitive showing […]
Marco Bezzecchi explains incredible Indonesian GP victory charge after puzzling start error
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi said he doesn’t have a firm answer for his poor start in the Indonesian Grand Prix sprint after pulling off an incredible recovery to win on the final lap. Bezzecchi stormed to pole position at Mandalika by over four tenths of a second, but got bogged down at the launch […]
Jorge Martin’s collarbone surgery successful but no timeline for recovery
Aprilia has announced that 2024 MotoGP champion Jorge Martin underwent surgery on the collarbone that he broke during a crash in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint. The operation was carried out on Tuesday at Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona by a team headed by renowned specialist Dr. Xavier Mir. Aprilia said that doctors will continue […]