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Marco Bezzecchi insists that “nothing has changed” for him amid Aprilia’s contractual situation with Jorge Martin.
Aprilia and Jorge Martin have been surrounded by off-track rumors, but Marco Bezzecchi, the reigning World Champion’s teammate, remains unfazed. Bezzecchi topped the time sheets during Friday’s Practice session at the British Grand Prix and finished fifth after final time attacks. Despite the rumors of a potential departure of Martin, Bezzecchi emphasized his focus on his own performance and his positive relationship with Aprilia. He highlighted the benefits of the Silverstone track layout for the RS-GP, where the team’s bike excels in fast and flowing sections. Bezzecchi secured fifth position in Practice, advancing straight to Q2 for Saturday, stressing the importance of a good starting position even at a track with more overtaking opportunities. He also experimented with new side wings on his seat unit, noting their positive impact on certain aspects of his riding.
