Aprilia Racing press release: Marco Bezzecchi joins Aprilia for 2025
Aprilia Racing recently announced that it has secured the services of renowned Ducati VR46 rider, Marco Bezzecchi, on a two-year contract starting in 2025. This exciting development will see Bezzecchi join the forces of current championship leader, Jorge Martin, in the prestigious Italian brand.
Bezzecchi’s notable palmares includes three race wins and a creditable third place in the 2023 championship during his fruitful three-year tenure with Ducati VR46. Although he had the opportunity to switch to a Pramac GP24 for the current season, Bezzecchi has remained faithful to the Ducati VR46, even with an older bike at his disposal. However, the course of his career took an unexpected turn when the Ducati factory chose Marc Marquez for the 2025 season.
The ongoing 2024 season has been an emotional roller coaster for Bezzecchi, he currently occupies 11th position in the championship. However, he managed to secure a place on the podium in Jerez, finishing just two places behind his teammate Fabio Di Giannatonio.
Aprilia’s decision to hire Bezzecchi was motivated by the desire to complete their rider team with a talented Italian rider who aligns perfectly with the team’s vision. Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia, expressed his enthusiasm for Bezzecchi’s arrival, stating: “We are thrilled to welcome one of Italy’s greatest talents, whose outstanding performances and notable victories in MotoGP have truly shown his potential. We look forward to the collaboration between Bez and our Italian machine, as well as the formidable rider duo he will form with Jorge. With our 2025 team of Martín and Bezzecchi, we believe we have the perfect combination of youth, talent, determination and resilience to write a new and significant chapter in the illustrious history of Aprilia Racing.”
The announcement of Bezzecchi’s hiring comes following the announcement of Aleix Espargaro’s retirement ahead of his home Grand Prix in Barcelona. Furthermore, Bezzecchi’s teammate, Maverick Vinales, has chosen to join Tech3 GasGas for the 2025 season, further solidifying Bezzecchi’s leading role within the Aprilia team.
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