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Aprilia has announced the acquisition of VR46 Ducati rider Marco Bezzecchi on a two-year contract from 2025. Marco Bezzecchi will form a formidable partnership with current championship leader Jorge Martin at the Italian marque. His successful three-year stint with VR46 Ducati has earned him three race victories and third place in the championship in 2023. […]
Marco Bezzecchi, after his successful three-year stint with VR46 Ducati, will be joining current championship leader Jorge Martin at the Italian marque. Despite rejecting a Pramac GP24 option for this season, Bezzecchi remained loyal to VR46 Ducati but faced a setback when Marc Marquez was chosen by factory Ducati for 2025. Currently, Bezzecchi is enduring a turbulent 2024 campaign, sitting 11th in the championship but achieved a podium finish in Jerez just behind his teammate Fabio Di Giannatonio. Aprilia expressed their delight in acquiring Bezzecchi’s signature, emphasizing his talent, determination, and the exciting young rider pairing with Jorge Martin for the 2025 season. Aleix Espargaro retired prior to his home Grand Prix in Barcelona, while his teammate Maverick Vinales departed to Tech3 GasGas for the upcoming season.
