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Massimo Rivola is sure that Marco Bezzecchi will be on track in Australia, but team-mate Jorge Martin’s fitness is unclear. Aprilia “can beat Marc Marquez” in MotoGP 2026.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola is confident that Marco Bezzecchi will return to the track for the Australian MotoGP this weekend, following his incident with Marc Marquez.
Bezzecchi, who won the sprint race, had to undergo hospital scans after the collision and is expected to face a penalty at Phillip Island for the incident.
Unfortunately, Marquez will miss the next two races due to fractures in his collarbone caused by the crash.
While Bezzecchi is set to compete in Australia, it remains uncertain whether his teammate Jorge Martin will be ready to join him after also suffering a collarbone injury in Japan.
Rivola believes that Bezzecchi is within reach of third place in the championship, and he is determined to secure second place for Aprilia in the constructors’ standings.
Looking ahead to 2026, Rivola is optimistic that the combination of Bezzecchi and Martin can challenge the dominance of Marquez and Ducati, setting their sights on podium finishes every race.
