Marco Bezzecchi
Marco Bezzecchi continued his winning streak in MotoGP at the Brazilian Grand Prix, collecting his fourth win in a row.
The Italian is the first Aprilia rider to win four consecutive MotoGP races, and he has enjoyed a perfect start to the 2026 season. Bezzecchi dominated in Buriram and again in Goiania, giving him the lead of the championship.
Marco Bezzecchi becomes the first Aprilia rider to win four races in a row 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Is he a serious contender for the 2026 title now?
Bezzecchi secured an Aprilia 1-2 finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with teammate Jorge Martin finishing P2 ahead of polesitter Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marc Marquez.
The 27-year-old had a tough start to the weekend as he finished off the podium in the Sprint race. Martin beat Bezzecchi on Saturday, but he had the support of Valentino Rossi to spur him on in the Grand Prix.
Valentino Rossi sent ‘beautiful’ message to Marco Bezzecchi before Brazilian Grand Prix
Bezzecchi has Rossi ‘behind him’ in 2026. The seven-time MotoGP champion played a pivotal role in his career, bringing him up through the VR46 academy and handing him his premier class debut with his team.
Rossi may be pessimistic about Bezzecchi’s title chances, but he is still keen to support the Aprilia rider and his career. Speaking after his win in Goiania to Sky Italia, the Italian revealed what the MotoGP legend said to him before the race.
“Yes, it was brilliant – a great day, a great race,” said Bezzecchi. “I’m really happy because, given where we were on Friday, I honestly never thought we’d manage to win.
“But we made a big improvement yesterday; we worked hard last night and I felt good right from the start this morning. And Vale sent me a message – that gave me a bit of a boost too.”
Asked what Rossi wrote to him, he added: “No, he told me I was on form, he said, “Great job, Bez, go for it!” And I believed him, I felt good and it was brilliant. I’m really happy.”
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Marco Bezzecchi has sent a real statement of intent to Marc Marquez
Defending champion Marquez is yet to score a Grand Prix podium in 2026. He clinched the win in the Sprint in Brazil, but he has not had the pace to compete with Aprilia on Sunday.
Marquez admits Aprilia have the extra ‘point’ that Ducati had in 2025. The Noale outfit have taken a huge step forward in 2026, and Bezzecchi has played a pivotal part in that.
Marco Bezzecchi on top after two rounds 👀 Will he still be at the top by the end of the season, though? 🤔
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In Martin’s absence last year, the Italian took on the role of lead rider and helped develop the RS-GP. Now, he is showing dominance on the track and looks like a real title contender.
Dani Pedrosa thinks Bezzecchi has started ‘psychological war’ with Marquez. The pair are set to have a tight battle for the title, but right now, the Aprilia has the advantage.
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