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Sylvain Guintoli explains why he was so impressed by Marco Bezzecchi’s debut season at Aprilia.
Sylvain Guintoli praised Marco Bezzecchi for his remarkable 2025 MotoGP season and credited Aprilia for transforming the performance of its RS-GP. With Jorge Martin sidelined due to injury, Bezzecchi carried the development load, unfamiliar with leading a MotoGP project. Despite the odds, early-season groundwork set the stage for a breakthrough at the Jerez post-race test. Guintoli noted a shift in the RS-GP’s performance DNA and highlighted Aprilia’s evolution throughout the season. Bezzecchi’s standout season included six wins and third place in the championship, showcasing Aprilia’s progress. Although a mishap with Marquez led to his early exit, Aprilia’s transformation into a title contender impressed Guintoli.
