New MotoGP leader Bezzecchi remembers Rossi

Marco Bezzecchi lived last Sunday at MotoGP Argentine GP a day he will never forget: he achieved his first MotoGP victory on his back Ducati satellite of the group of Valentino Rossi academy (Mooney VR46 Racing Team)and as if that wasn’t enough, he was placed at the head of the MotoGP World Championship for the first time.

After the dispute on the second date of the year, Marco led the classification to 50 points, 9 more than reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia, Ducati factory rider. For everything that happened, on a day full of emotions, He did not hesitate to remember Valentino Rossi for the support he gave him to boost his sports career.

“Without Valentino Rossi and without the Academy it would be impossible to get here. Even with the support of my family it was very difficult. Valentino Rossi gave me the opportunity to grow as a rider and as a person, climbing through the World Championship until I made my MotoGP debut. So I thank him.”Marco commented at the post-event press conference in the Argentine, a pilot who finished 14th overall last year in his first year in the premier class.

Candidate?

The leap in quality from one course to another that Bezzecchi makes is huge. He was third in Portugal in Sunday’s round, second in Argentina in Saturday’s race, pushing winner Brad Binder until the final corner, and on Sunday he claimed his first win. However, the Italian born in Rimini, a few kilometers from Rossi’s native Tavullia, believes it is too early to discuss his options for the crown.

“I think it’s too early. It’s only the second weekend. Today we go to Austin, which is a very difficult track. I want to enjoy this day and try to learn. But we will see in a few months”, concluded the new and surprising leader of the MotoGP World Championship.