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Marco Bezzecchi praised his Aprilia team for repairing both his bikes before topping Friday practice at the Japanese MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi had a challenging start to the Japanese MotoGP with two crashes in opening practice but managed to finish Friday at the top of the timesheets. Despite the morning falls due to overconfidence, Bezzecchi bounced back in the afternoon with a strong performance. He credited his team for their hard work in repairing both bikes damaged in the crashes. Bezzecchi’s switch to medium-soft rubber helped him snatch P1 in the final time attacks. Looking ahead, he acknowledged the competition, especially the Ducatis, and hoped for a successful Saturday. Bezzecchi’s teammate, Jorge Martin, also faced similar misfortune with two crashes but managed to finish 13th in the afternoon session.
