Marco Bezzecchi faced a major setback at the recent Catalonia Grand Prix, leaving both fans and his Aprilia team stunned as he failed to score any points. Despite high expectations fueled by his recent strong performances and the Aprilia RS-GP’s history of success at the Montmelo circuit, the weekend turned into a difficult battle for the Italian rider.
The event started with promise but quickly deteriorated during qualifying, where Bezzecchi was unable to match his usual speed and consistency. Meanwhile, Aprilia’s only bright spot was Ai Ogura’s respectable sixth-place finish, although it was overshadowed by the team falling far behind competitors like KTM.
On-Track Collisions and Reflections on the Race
Bezzecchi’s race was further complicated when he collided with Fermin Aldeguer and became tangled with Franco Morbidelli, compromising his position. Known for his sportsmanship, Bezzecchi refrained from blaming others, instead candidly acknowledging the team‘s struggles.
“Today’s race was very brief. The weekend started well, but things became complicated during qualifying, and we just didn’t perform as well as we’re capable of.”
—Marco Bezzecchi
He added:
“Unfortunately, we’re left with little in terms of results. The feeling was good this morning, but being fast in warm-up doesn’t translate to race success,”
expressing his frustration to Sky Sports.
Looking Ahead to Misano with Determination
With the disappointment of Catalonia behind him, Bezzecchi is now focusing on the upcoming Grand Prix at Misano, a track well known to him as the location of the VR46 academy. He emphasized the need to regroup and regain momentum.
“Now, we are trying to reset and head back to Misano full of energy. We had put in serious work, building a bike that should have allowed me to be consistent,”
he stated, highlighting their preparation going forward.
Analyzing the Setback and Plans for Recovery
Last year, Aprilia enjoyed success at Catalonia with Aleix Espargaro winning the Sprint, but this season’s results clearly call for reassessment. Bezzecchi admitted his struggle during qualifying and the need for careful analysis.
“I struggled to be solid in qualifying, unable to post a time even while pushing hard. We need to understand what went wrong. After a weekend like this, there’s no better remedy than racing at Misano. One must not wallow in self-pity, but rather dissect the situation and pick up where we left off.”
—Marco Bezzecchi
The upcoming race at Misano represents a vital opportunity for Bezzecchi to reclaim his form and build upon his previous successes. Fans and team members alike will be watching closely to see how the Italian rider overcomes this Catalonia setback, especially given the importance of momentum in the tightly contested MotoGP season.
