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Aprilia’s “effort is paying off” even if Marco Bezzecchi ‘not happy’ after Aragon MotoGP
Marco Bezzecchi expressed his belief that Aprilia’s dedicated work is starting to show results in MotoGP, but voiced his disappointment with his performance at the Aragon Grand Prix, stating, “with this pace we should do something more.” This came after his triumph at the British Grand Prix, where he secured his first win with Aprilia. Despite demonstrating strong speed during practice sessions, Bezzecchi encountered setbacks at Aragon, including a crash during Q1 which positioned him 20th on the starting grid. Throughout the weekend, he managed to push through and achieve top eight finishes in both races, ultimately securing eighth place in Sunday’s grand prix. Bezzecchi acknowledged the challenging nature of the longer race and highlighted the areas where improvements need to be made. He expressed satisfaction with his own performance and the progress of the bike, while emphasizing the ongoing efforts of the Aprilia team. Looking ahead to further enhancements, Bezzecchi acknowledged the positive direction the factory Aprilia team is pursuing and looked forward to the upcoming important test session.
