Marco Bezzecchi is the rookie who is gaining momentum in this MotoGP season. With this Italian Grand Prix, the VR46 rider will be looked at even more closely in the paddock and perhaps also at Ducati. In the Rossi clan, the contracts are with the Doctor's academy, however, the young Italian has shown that by staying on his wheels, he can play in front…
Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati GP21 Mooney VR46 Racing put in a solid performance at his home Grand Prix at Mugello. So much so that he has taken a liking to it and he doesn't intend to stop there. “ I'm happy, it was a beautiful day », smiled the rookie on the finish line of the Italian Grand Prix which he not only finished in 5th place. He also started from second place on the starting grid and led the start of hostilities with a certain authority until the ninth lap.
« The race surprised me. I didn't expect to do so well. But when I was up there, I felt good and I said to myself: let's try it then. It didn't go bad at all, I was able to lead a few laps and mix with the good guys in MotoGP. It was very exciting. It was cool » he comments. “ Finally I was caught by Aleix Espargaró, but I was a little at the limit with the front tire. In the Arrabbiata-1 my front wheel almost collapsed, after that I kind of downshifted. Unfortunately, Zarco caught me. But it still went well “, modestly summarizes “Bez”.
Marco Bezzecchi: “ I now clearly have the goal of the podium in mind«
After second place in qualifying, Bezzecchi described a podium as a dream, which he still narrowly missed making a reality this Sunday… “ Yes, it's true. Also in the last two laps I wasn't far from Aleix, I wanted to try. Unfortunately or fortunately, the motorcycle warned me. I didn't want to throw everything away. It was very good. A MotoGP race at Mugello is something special anyway because the bike flies and the track is fantastic ».
The pilot of 23 years analysis: “ what helps the most is to start at the front. Because the peloton separates quite quickly. The level is so balanced that maybe three or four drivers make the difference, but everyone is about the same speed ". And for the rest of the season? “ I would like to get on the podium before the end of the season. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If we continue like this, then I think it's something that's within the realm of possibility. ", highlighted Bezzecchi. " Of course, every track is different. I also don't know what to expect from Barcelona. But I clearly have the goal in mind ". And one more protagonist, one!
Result of the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at Mugello:
