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Published on September 5, 2025 • 23:30 PM by Nicolas Pascual

MotoGP Catalonia Day 1, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia/5): “The bike has changed, but its DNA remains the same”

Marco Bezzecchi is a happy man in Catalonia, on a circuit that perfectly suits the Aprilia RS-GP.

Marco Bezzecchi Catalonia

Once again, Marco Bezzecchi was very successful in CataloniaThis time it was predictable, as over the years Catalonia has proven to be one of the best tracks for the RS-GP. We are talking here, of course, about the incredible results of Aleix Espargaro, who could have won in 2022 if he hadn't celebrated too early, and who won in 2023. He also won the Sprint there last year following Pecco Bagnaia's crash on the last lap. Bezzecchi, in form since mid-season, is there.

The "Bez" was very happy with his Friday, as in the last two races he had to go through Q1. This time he will be in the running, that's for sure. “I am satisfied, but as always, I am not completely satisfied. NWe still need to improve some aspects of the bike and my riding style. That's why we lost a bit of pace today – a few tenths of a second here and there." could we read in the columns of speedweek.

 

Marco Bezzecchi Catalonia
Photo: Michelin Motorsport

 

Considering his previous two weekends, he can only be satisfied. "Considering our poor starts on previous weekends, it was a good Friday. But that doesn't mean we can be confident. We need to work even harder to confirm this tomorrow » he continued.

 

Marco Bezzecchi Catalonia
Photo: Michelin Motorsport

 

Bezzecchi spoke about his feelings on the RS-GP, since it was on this track that he discovered it at the end of last year, following the Grand Prix de la Solidarité. “The most important thing is that I know the bike better now. The motorcycle has changed, but its DNA remains the same. you must never stop working. We are enjoying this moment, because the pressure and expectations were high. The bike is good, but this circuit is very special, especially in terms of grip. So we received good feedback on our work, and that's the most important thing! » he concluded very professionally.

What do you think of Bezzecchi's progress this season? Tell us in the comments!

Practice results at the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix:

 

 

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