Marco Bezzecchi is already one of the key figures in MotoGP. Despite the 2024 season being somewhat complicated, the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team rider has already achieved a podium – adding to those of last year, including his first two victories.
Before the Catalunya GP, Motorcycle Sports had the opportunity to participate in an interview with Bezzecchi. A conversation in which the present and the progress he has been able to make were discussed, but also what the future might hold – both in his 2025 contract and in the prospects regarding the 2027 regulations.
Question (Q): Straight to the point, do you know about your future for next year?
Marco Bezzecchi (MB): ‘No‘.
Q: How do you see the apocalyptic silly season that is happening, with 18 riders without a contract for next year and the rumors about it?
MB: ‘I don’t worry, to be honest. I worry about myself, not the other 17 riders‘.
Q: It seems like you are more comfortable on your bike now that we have arrived in Barcelona. What are your prospects for Barcelona in terms of qualifying and race?
MB: ‘Yes, in the last two rounds I fortunately took some steps in terms of speed. In Jerez I reached the podium, but also in Le Mans I was fast. I made two mistakes in the Sprint and in the GP, so it was a tough weekend for me to forget. But arriving at Montmeló is very good because I like the track, it’s an incredible track, and hopefully we can continue the progress we have made so far. So, yes, I feel very good to be here’.
P: Do you think the championship is still wide open – that you can still be one of the candidates for the top positions?
MB: ‘At this moment it’s difficult, but you know. Anything can happen, of course. My goal… I’m not really looking at that, I just want to be fast, so my goal is to be fast race by race and try to improve’.
P: What is the best and worst moment of your career so far?
MB: ‘My best, definitely my first MotoGP victory, it was a very good moment, something I dreamed of since I was a child. The worst? Probably my first year in Moto2, which was really tough, really difficult. I wasn’t fast and I was also crashing a lot, so it was a tough period for me, but fortunately I was able to move forward and get to where I am now’.
P: Do you have any special object that you take with you to every race?
MB: ‘Yes, my Rubik’s Cube’.
P: How do you think the new bikes and regulations will affect your riding?
MB: ‘The new rules? I don’t know. It will be a significant change, very interesting. The thing that interests me the most is the engine, which will be smaller. I’m very curious about the engine. Also without the devices it will be interesting, because I have never ridden the bike without the devices, so it will be the first time for me. I think it could be a good opportunity to improve the show, but honestly this year the show is also very good, so I don’t know’.
P: Do you believe that the regulations are not the same for all drivers on the track? Someone makes a mistake and it’s okay, and another makes the same mistake and it’s not okay.
MB: ‘Well, it’s difficult to assess, because in our sport there are so many different situations that can happen. That’s why the stewards are in a difficult position. Sometimes the assessment is not the same, but I understand because it’s very difficult to make a decision in motorcycle racing because of the various different situations. So, I think the stewards are in a difficult position, but they are trying to do their best’.
P: What is your favorite food after a weekend of racing?
MB: ‘Well, I like traditional Italian food, of course. Where I come from, the food is very good, so fortunately I always eat very well. When I finish a weekend, I like to go to a McDonald’s’.
