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Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all areas” after its first outing at pre-season testing in Sepang.
Marco Bezzecchi acknowledged that the Aprilia bike has shown slight improvements “in all areas” after its debut at MotoGP pre-season testing in Sepang, where he finished second in the overall standings behind Gresini’s Alex Marquez with a best lap time of 1:56.526s. Bezzecchi aims to replicate or surpass his third-place finish in the championship from last season, which was Aprilia’s best result to date. He mentioned that the Italian manufacturer is making progress in the right direction with its improvements, especially between the 2024 and 2025 bikes. Despite being satisfied with the RS-GP’s advancements, Bezzecchi highlighted the need for further improvements across various areas without pinpointing a specific focus. He also expressed the importance of gathering more data and laps to adapt to the new changes. Bezzecchi’s future with Aprilia until the end of the 2028 season has been secured, which Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola believes will relieve the pressure off Bezzecchi and provide stability for development. Rivola emphasized the strong bond between Bezzecchi and Aprilia, ensuring a smooth progression in their partnership for the upcoming seasons.
