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Marco Bezzecchi encountered a “small issue” while leading the Austrian MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi was leading the Austrian MotoGP until a “small issue” with his Aprilia RS-GP caused him to drop to third place behind Marc Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer in the closing stage of the race.
During the post-race press conference, Bezzecchi mentioned that he was managing the race until the problem occurred, resulting in him having to slow down.
Despite the issue, Bezzecchi expressed his enjoyment of the race and the battle with his competitors. He noted that facing challenges like these is always exciting.
Bezzecchi’s podium finish marked the first rostrum result for Aprilia at the Red Bull Ring, a track where the team historically struggled.
The Italian rider highlighted the team’s hard work and determination, especially after a difficult start to the weekend, emphasizing the importance of consistency and continuous improvement.
