Marco Bezzecchi and the Mooney VR46 Racing team have confirmed that they will continue to work together in the next MotoGP season. It's no surprise other than the one we thought was a given a long time ago. lurette. But it is only official now while if we look at the file of Valentino Rossi's team, we see that his half-brother Luca Marini is still waiting for the officialization for a new year in the box …
But as for his younger brother and compatriot, there should be no surprises. However, an initial on a contract is always more reassuring... It remains that the champion raised in the open air of the VR46 academy ranch will continue on a Ducati in 2023. It should be noted in this regard that it is the only one not to be contractually linked to the brand. Marco Bezzecchi is thus only dealing with the VR46.
That being said, Marco Bezzecchi had a very successful rookie season in MotoGP. He is well ahead of the beginners' ball. He scored his first podium in the premier category at Assen. After 14 races out of 20, he is 14th in the general classification. HAS Misano, during the last Grand Prix of Saint Mmarin, he crashed while he was fourth in the race. On his renewed lease, he comments: “ I am very happy to confirm that I will ride a Ducati again in 2023 with the Mooney VR46 Racing Team in MotoGP. The deal I signed last year was for two years from the start ", said Marco Bezzecchi.
Marco Bezzecchi: “ we are completely satisfied with what we have accomplished so far »
The pilot of 23 years old belongs to the VR46 Riders Academy and pilots for the team of Valentino Rossi since 2020, at the time still in the Moto2 category. “ I am proud to wear and represent the colors of the VR46 family, Vale and the VR46 Riders Academy. Everyone has always supported me, the team and my personal partners " said Bez.
« The technical staff and mechanics that we have assembled over the years are completely new. We are rookies in every aspect, with technicians from Moto2 and others with new roles », added the Italian. “ We are completely satisfied with what we have accomplished so far. We continue to focus on the current season with the aim of finishing the first MotoGP season with the best possible result. In 2023, we want to capitalize on our experience » he finishes.
On these tests at Misano, the same Bezzecchi clarified: “ we tested several new settings that I would have liked to try already during the GP, but in free practice it's always difficult to find time. In any case, we have made good progress since the race, the pace was better and even faster. I revisited the corners where I had difficulty and a good time came out at the end. We're heading to Aragon to do well ».
Misano tests: times
Credit classification motogp.com
