Marco Bezzecchi, who grew up in the court of Valentino Rossi, is targeting the Ducati factory team after a podium and pole in his first year in MotoGP.
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The children who grow up at VR46 Academy dream of one day becoming like Valentino Rossi, an almost utopian goal in terms of world titles. But MotoGP fans are looking for the new favorite, the charismatic character, for surprising results. Marco Bezzecchi wants to follow in this wake. He claimed a podium and a pole in his first year as a rookie in the premier category, under the colors of Mooney VR46 Racing Team. Between now and the next world championship, he will focus his attention above all on corner entry and tire management, his weak points and his strong points respectively.
At the end of this season, Pecco Bagnaia could be the first MotoGP world champion of the Academy, with at his side Valentino Rossi during the last round in Valencia. The Doctor ensured his presence in the Ricardo Tormo paddock, where his giant photo stands out after his farewell to racing in November 2021.
Marco Bezzecchi: “ I want to be world champion in MotoGP »
But attention will also go to its two pilots, Luca Marini et Marco Bezzecchi, who collected encouraging results in the year of the debut of the Tavullia team in the premier category. “ Having always been a Vale fan, it's great to ride with his name on our bike » admitted the 'Bez' to Crash.net. “ I had the chance to meet him and join the Academy many years ago...We have been seeing each other for a long time, we stay in touch, he gives me advice ».
Training at the Ranch continues under the almost always constant vision of Valentino Rossi despite its commitments in the GT WCE. “ He is a good friend and a fantastic coach ". For Marco Bezzecchi, the next step will be to achieve his first victory in MotoGP, after coming close to it at Assen. In Japan, he perhaps had the pace to aim for the second podium of the season, but he preferred not to attempt risky attacks on his playing companion Pecco Bagnaia. And who knows, one day, if they won't share the same Ducati factory box. “ I want to ride a factory motorcycle. Ducati is the best choice, it's my dream. I will wait until I have the chance to be in the official team. I want to be world champion in MotoGP ».
