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Aprilia say Marco Bezzecchi will be “scary” once he replicates Sunday form in the Sprints. This is the Sprint/GP points Sprint for the 2026 MotoGP grid so far…
With a perfect Sunday score of 75 points, Marco Bezzecchi has taken the lead in the MotoGP World Championship after three rounds. However, his Saturday performances have been inconsistent, placing him tenth in Sprint points this season. Bezzecchi’s crashes in Buriram and COTA cost him potential points, with his only Sprint score coming from a fourth place in Goiania. Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola highlighted the need to improve Bezzecchi’s Saturday performance, recognizing his strong Sunday showings. Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin, has been the highest scoring Saturday rider so far, with reigning champion Marc Marquez also performing well in Sprint points. Martin’s victory in COTA showcased his Sprint prowess, contributing to his success in the championship standings.
