Italian driver Marco Bezzecchi ended his collaboration with the VR46 team at the Barcelona Grand Prix. After several seasons spent in Valentino Rossi's academy, the young prodigy said goodbye to a structure that saw him grow. He acknowledged that the 2024 season had been more difficult than expected, he also highlighted the progress made and lessons learned.
Marco Bezzecchiafter a season marked by ups and downs, bid farewell to the team
VR46 during the Barcelona Solidarity Grand Prix, before embarking on a new adventure with
Aprilia. Although 2024 has been a difficult year, the Italian driver maintains a positive attitude and sees this change as an opportunity for growth.
Bezzecchi ended its collaboration with
VR46 on an emotional note, navigating between the human and sporting component of this goodbye. “ Sunday morning, it was strange because I knew it would be the last time in this box and on this chair. I don't think it affected my performance and, in any case,
now a new chapter opens “, he confided.
On a sporting level, Marco Bezzecchi described his race as a struggle: “ the last ten rounds were pure survival. Fortunately, I finally managed to pass Acosta. In general, I can say that I did everything I could and I am happy. It was nice to see everyone excited at the finish line. »
Marco Bezzecchi: « Pecco Bagnaia, in addition to being a friend, a brother, is a very strong rider but at the moment Jorge Martin is the most competitive »
The season did not live up to his expectations, although improvements were made along the way. “ From the first tests, I felt that something was not positive. Even though we have improved since Sepang, we are not at the expected level. Now I will
try to understand why because I certainly didn't get what I wanted », explained
Bezzecchi on motosan. However, he admits to having grown, both as a person and a pilot, while facing these challenges.
During pre-season testing in Barcelona, Marco Bezzecchi shared his box with Jorge
Martinchampion MotoGP 2024. « I see this as
an opportunity to grow and learn so that you can also win “, said on motosan Bezzecchiready to take on the challenge. Although he is still contractually bound to silence regarding his first impressions of Apriliahe approaches this change with optimism.
Bezzecchi also expressed his respect for
Francesco Bagnaiawhom he considers a close friend: “ Pecco, in addition to being a friend, a brotheris a very strong rider, two-time MotoGP champion. » As for Jorge Martinalthough they do not have a strong personal connection, he admires her performances: ”
at the moment it is the most competitive.
»
Bezzecchi summarized his experience with VR46 gratefully, without pinpointing a specific moment to highlight: “ impossible to choose one. Obviously the victories and the podiums, but also the smiles in dark times and the support of the team. » These memories, combined with his ambition, motivate him to write a new chapter in his career.
As he prepares to take on new challenges with
ApriliaMarco Bezzecchi remains focused on evolving, learning and, eventually, establishing himself as a serious contender for the MotoGP title.
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