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Marco Bezzecchi says he hopes Celestino Vietti’s MotoGP test will give him “an extra push” in the 2026 Moto2 season.
Marco Bezzecchi hopes that Celestino Vietti’s last-minute MotoGP test appearance will give him “an extra push” in next year’s Moto2 season. Vietti took over for Franco Morbidelli at the VR46 Racing Ducati team during the post-season Valencia test due to Morbidelli’s injury. The VR46 Riders Academy saw an opportunity for Vietti to test a premier class bike, although it wasn’t a guarantee of a future spot on the team. Bezzecchi mentioned that other academy members, including himself, had talked to Vietti about the test, showing excitement for his compatriot. Despite Vietti finishing last in the test, Bezzecchi is hopeful that this experience will motivate Vietti for a successful 2026 Moto2 season and potentially lead to a MotoGP opportunity in the future.
