Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) admitted: We both cried

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) Admitted: We Both Cried

At the end of the 10th MotoGP week in Amsterdam, ahead of the 2026 season races, Marco Bezzecchi admitted his mistake regarding an incident in Brno. Following his assignment to Marshal duty due to a fall during the sprint and receiving a penalty for the Sunday race, the Italian rider apologized, stating that he mismanaged the situation. Bezzecchi emphasized that this was not a poor gesture for himself, but for his team, the factory, and especially the rider most affected by it.

Riders' Emotional Reactions and Acceptance of Penalties

Bezzecchi took responsibility for the incident, admitting that he did not manage the situation correctly. Although he experienced an emotional moment, he believed the penalty was justified. Bezzecchi stated that people should not apologize for simply avoiding a penalty. When the penalty was formalized, he accepted the situation, saying, "This penalty was correct and I accepted everything." The rider expressed a desire to view this experience as a lesson: "I learned my lesson immediately when the decision was made."

New Generation and Competitive Dynamics

Francesco Bagnaia is one of the names opening the door to a new era in the MotoGP world. Bagnaia, who won his first MotoGP podium in 2022, officially announced that he will compete in the Aprilia Factory team starting from the 2027 season. In response to this development, Bagnaia welcomed both the new team, the factory, and the overall atmosphere with satisfaction. However, he noted that both riders remain competitors, commenting, "Ultimately, we will continue to be rivals." He also stressed that the general atmosphere of the Aprilia team is excellent and that their relationship with current rider Jorge Martin is strong.

Technical Focus and Safety Emphasis

The test conducted in Brno before the new season focused on technical details. Bezzecchi stated that despite the emotional intensity, he delivered a good performance over 50 to 60 laps on the new 850cc Aprilia machine. The important messages the rider took from this test were: "There will be improvement in safety matters. They made a strong decision, which is good." Furthermore, he announced that two additional start training sessions will be planned to facilitate the adaptation process for racing riders. These steps demonstrate a determined approach toward raising safety standards in motorsport.