P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After a stuttering start to his first campaign with Aprilia, Marco Bezzecchi has now firmly entered the leading tier of riders in MotoGP in 2025 – and might just be Marc Marquez’s biggest threat
In 2025, Marco Bezzecchi has established himself as one of the top MotoGP riders, demonstrated prominently at the San Marino Grand Prix where he challenged Marquez.
Despite Marquez’s dominance, Bezzecchi showed impressive performance matching him lap after lap at Misano, hinting at his potential as a serious contender for the 2026 season.
The 2025 title race has made it clear that Marquez is nearly unbeatable within his own team, with his competitors struggling to keep up, even with the Ducati GP24.
However, Bezzecchi and Aprilia have emerged as a credible threat to Marquez’s supremacy, with Bezzecchi consistently delivering strong performances and accumulating significant points.
Bezzecchi’s consistent race performances since the British Grand Prix have showcased his championship-level skills, proving that he and the Aprilia RS-GP have the potential to challenge Marquez on the track.
