Aprilia newcomer Marco Bezzecchi is determined to make the most of the Buriram test to perfect his adaptation to the RS-GP. Despite the progress made in Sepang, the young Italian prodigy feels there is still work to be done, especially with his illustrious teammate and reigning World Champion Jorge Martin absent due to convalescence…
As the 2025 MotoGP season fast approaches, Marco Bezzecchi, the new factory rider Aprilia, faces the second official pre-season test at Buriram, in Thailand. After a short winter break and the Sepang tests, Bezzecchi is now the only representative of the team Aprilia on the track, in the absence of his teammate George Martin, still recovering from surgery.
Bezzecchi, often described as a “lone fighter,” approaches this situation with pragmatism. As for my personal program, I was able to do everything in Sepang and test the planned parts. Overall, Jorge Martin is missing and it affects us all, including me. But there is no point in complaining about it now. I am concentrating on work. “, he said on speedweek.
Despite Martin's absence, Bezzecchi remains focused on the team's goals. The development and tuning of the RS-GP25 is well advanced, but there is still work to be done, particularly in the electronics area. The greatest task still ahead of us is the field of electronics. This will be one of the focal points of the test in Thailand. But one thing is for sure: It is up to both parties to adapt. Technology and the driver must work hand in hand. In Sepang I was able to learn a lot and adapt my riding style to the Aprilia. But I still have to improve in this area too. ", has explained Bezzecchi.
Marco Bezzecchi: “ The goal in Buriram is to find a good base setting for the race weekend »
The Italian driver acknowledges that preparation time is limited, but he remains optimistic. I have to live with the testing options available before the season. On the one hand, it would be good to have more time for preparation, but on the other hand, it is also important to manage the race weekends quickly. Everything you have tested once should be checked. Since everything is new to me, I think the ideal for me would be to spend three days in Sepang and three days in Buriram. Now there are five. »
For the two days of testing in Buriram, Bezzecchi has a well-defined plan. The list of tests is not yet complete. On Wednesday we will try to test everything we have planned. On the second day it would be important for me to already think about the race weekend and try to find a good basic setting there »
Marco Bezzecchi concluded the Sepang tests on a positive note, showing significant progress as the days went by. On the third day, he set the 9th time overall, improving his performance by almost a second compared to the previous Grand Prix on the same circuit. I was able to learn a lot and adapt my style to the Aprilia. It's a good starting point, but there's still work to do. “, he commented.
With the first Grand Prix of the season scheduled for Buriram in just over two weeks, Bezzecchi knows that every minute on the track counts. The goal is to find a good base setting for the race weekend. We still have some things to test, but I am confident. The team is working hard, and I am ready to give my best. »
Despite the absence of his teammate George Martin, Bezzecchi remains focused on his goals and ready to take on the technical challenges that come his way. Buriram tests will be an opportunity to fine-tune the settings of the RS-GP25 and prepare as best as possible for the opening of the season.
