Marco Bezzecchi is the surprise of the year in Moto3 and the one through which the Prüstel team can assert itself at the front of the stage. He is also the one who allows KTM to challenge Honda supremacy and regain its splendor. An Italian pilot that we didn't expect. But who, however, does not come from nowhere, since he is a member of the VR46 Academy led by a certain Valentino Rossi...
And being in this academy is definitely a good school. Between Morbidely, Moto2 and MotoGP World Champion, Baldassarri, in Moto2, like bagnaia already assured of a future among the elite on a Ducati Pramac, without counting all the riders lined up by the VR46 label, it is clear that the Doctor's work is extensive. He is also made of audacity, and Marco Bezzecchi is a demonstration of this:
« He's a quiet boy, and even sometimes a little too much. But he's a good guy. It was a risk to take him to the academy two or three years ago. I met him in Qatar a few years ago, because he was a big fan » recalls the Yamaha official. And from a fan, he went from student to high-flying competitor because here he is in the running for the Moto3 world title. A fairy tale described as follows by the person concerned: “ For my sixth birthday, I asked my father to buy me a helmet. At the store, I told the salesman I wanted the one that was exploded on a shelf and he said that wasn't possible because it was his son's one that was running around. I then told my father that I wanted to go shopping too. That's where it all began ».
A revelation which then became a common thread: “ Valentino has been my idol since I was very young. Some say I look like him physically. Being part of this VR46 Academy is like a dream, I see it every day and we train together. My first podium in Japan last year will remain a great memory and my victory in Argentina was something incredible ».
Bezzecchi made a mistake at Assen, leaving the championship lead to Jorge Martin for two points: “ the people at KTM are very involved and really support me. The KTM is more difficult to ride than a Honda because it is more aggressive. But I manage to be quick with it. I didn't expect to play the title. I just do my best in the race. Martin is one of the best, like Bastianini, Di Giannontonio or Canet ».
We will recall that Bezzecchi at 19 years old. Like our fabio quartararo, already a winner in Moto2.
