Despite knee surgery: Aprilia hopes for Bezzecchi’s comeback in England

After eleven Grand Prix events, the majority of the MotoGP circus has gone on its summer break. Meanwhile, the main focus at the Aprilia works team remains on Marco Bezzecchi’s recovery, having broken his collarbone during Qualifying 2 at the Sachsenring and been flown back to Italy for surgery on the very same day.

The Italians recently provided an update via press officer Antonio Boselli on Bezzecchi, who had suffered a setback both physically and in sporting terms at the Sachsenring. According to the report, Bezzecchi – a four-time winner this season – underwent a routine surgical procedure as an in-patient on Saturday. However, this time it was not his injured left collarbone that was affected. “Marco underwent a routine procedure to clean the wound on his left knee.”

Verletzte sich am Sachsenring: Marco Bezzecchi

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Aprilia Racing added: “Marco has already returned home and will now continue his rehabilitation ahead of the Grand Prix at Silverstone.” It was his second operation in the space of a week, after Bezzecchi – who has slipped to fourth in the World Championship standings – underwent surgery on his left shoulder at Sassuolo University Hospital, performed by specialist Dr Giuseppe Porcellini.

In the World Championship standings, the 27-year-old from the VR46 Academy, founded by icon Valentino Rossi, is in fourth place. This means that, ahead of the start of the second half of the season, Marco Bezzecchi trails his team-mate Jorge Martin by 22 points. Most importantly, in the standings, the rider who had long set the pace in the premier class has now fallen behind world champion Marc Márquez. The MotoGP World Championship resumes from 7 to 9 August with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Aprilia are hoping for a full line-up. “It would probably take us three months – but Marco should be back up and running in four weeks,” explained team manager Paolo Bonora with a wink.