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Marco Bezzecchi gives himself a harsh score despite delivering Aprilia’s best MotoGP campaign.
Italian racer Marco Bezzecchi had a remarkable MotoGP season with Aprilia, winning three grands prix and celebrating 15 podium finishes, ultimately finishing third in the world championship. This achievement marked the best season in Aprilia’s history, lifting the team to runner-up in the constructors’ standings behind Ducati. Despite his success, Bezzecchi humbly rated his performance as “six and a half, maybe seven out of ten,” recognizing lost opportunities in the early part of the season. Bezzecchi’s first podium and victory with Aprilia came in round seven at Silverstone. He credited his team for their hard work and improvement throughout the season, acknowledging the need to start races stronger. In the end, Bezzecchi’s strong performance in the second half of the championship propelled him from sixth to third in the final standings, matching his previous accomplishment with VR46 Ducati.
