Marco Bezzecchi reveals extent of injuries in Japan MotoGP crash
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi revealed how badly he was hurt after being taken out by team-mate Jorge Martin on the opening lap of the Japanese Grand Prix sprint. Last year’s champion Martin made a rapid launch from 17th on the grid and found a gap on the inside heading into Turn 1. But the Spaniard […]
Aprilia clears the air with Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi after crash
Hours after the Japanese Grand Prix sprint race crash triggered by reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin, Aprilia brought him together with Marco Bezzecchi to review the incident and smooth things over. Reigning champion Martin fractured his right collarbone following a poorly-judged move at the start of the sprint, taking his team-mate Bezzecchi out of the race […]
Marco Bezzecchi explains how he went from crashing twice to topping Motegi practice
Aprilia MotoGP star Marco Bezzecchi says he was feeling confident from his very first lap at Motegi, as he bounced back from two early crashes to top Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. Bezzecchi went down at Turn 11 just minutes into the start of FP1 at Motegi, severely damaging his primary Aprilia RS-GP. […]
How Marc Marquez pressure forced Marco Bezzecchi into race-losing error in Misano MotoGP
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi has explained the mistake he made under pressure from Marc Marquez, which led to him losing victory in the San Marino Grand Prix. Although Marquez made a brilliant launch from fourth on the grid to grab second on his factory Ducati, Bezzecchi fended off his initial advantages to hold on […]
Marco Bezzecchi reveals story behind bizarre wooden leg celebration at Misano
Marco Bezzecchi has explained why he carried a wooden leg on his bike while celebrating his victory in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race at Misano. The factory Aprilia rider caught everyone’s attention when he grabbed what appeared to be a prosthetic leg — complete with a racing boot — on the cooldown lap […]
Why Jorge Martin burst into tears at MotoGP Hungarian GP
MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is making inroads on his road to recovery, following his early-season injuries. The Aprilia rider returned to racing at Brno, just before the summer break, then took part in the Austria-Hungary double-header with a high of fourth at Balaton Park – just over three seconds behind team-mate Marco Bezzecchi. «I once […]
Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta are against MotoGP’s anti-highside software
Top MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta have both hit out at the stability control system being introduced at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. MotoGP announced earlier this week that the new software, which “reduces engine torque if/when the bike slides”, would be rolled out at the Red Bull Ring. While teams are not […]
«We were the underdog» — Marco Bezzecchi’s crew on how to win a MotoGP race
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Marco Bezzecchi eyes step at Dutch GP as Lorenzo Savadori flies with new Aprilia parts
Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi could receive a boost for Sunday’s MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix after the team’s development rider Lorenzo Savadori successfully tested new parts on Saturday. Bezzecchi, who won the British Grand Prix last month, could build on a positive Saturday on which he qualified fifth and finished third. Savadori, usually found in […]