Marco Bezzecchi completed a new chapter in his VR46 MotoGP career at the Barcelona Sprint. The Italian rider, who will join Aprilia next Tuesday, had a solid race, finishing in eighth place. The VR46 pilot wore a special helmet for the occasion, to thank his entire team for the last five years.
Marco Bezzecchi finished the Sprint
Race of the Barcelona Grand Prix in eighth position, a result which, although not the most brilliant, allowed him to do well on a demanding track. The pilot
Ducati VR46 Racing Team was satisfied with his performance after achieving the ninth fastest time in qualifying and was delighted with his excellent start and the second half of the race.
« Yesterday we were very competitive, but today
it wasn't bad either“, said
Bezzecchi after the race. #72 also mentioned a recurring challenge: “ I'm still running and lacking traction. »
Marco Bezzecchi: « it hasn't been an easy season »
Despite this difficulty, he stressed that his pace was good and that he was satisfied with the performance, while anticipating improvements for the main race. “ The rhythm is good, I am satisfied and I think there will be room for improvement for the long race. »
Bezzecchi also highlighted the importance of tire management, a crucial factor on the Montmelò circuit, where tire wear plays an essential role. “ Here in Montmelo, tire wear is the crucial factorwe will have to manage it“, he commented.
With an eye towards the future, Bezzecchi
revealed that he would begin a new chapter in his career with
Aprilia from Tuesday, a passage which marks the end of his adventure with Ducati. « I will do my best tomorrow, it has not been an easy season, but the results of the last races are growing and positive“, he added, expressing confidence in his abilities and his future in MotoGP.
Starting grid:
MotoGP Barcelona Sprint: standings
Championship:
- Jorge Martín becomes champion yes
- He finishes ninth or better, in the event that Bagnaia wins;
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- He finishes at least 14th, if Bagnaia is second;
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- Bagnaia finishes third, regardless of Martín's result.
- Francesco Bagnaia devient champion yes
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- He wins, and Martín finishes no better than tenth;
- He finished second, and Martín finished no better than 15th.
