MotoGP

Fabio Di Giannantonio (4th) on Bezzecchi: “It’s like a different class”

VR46 Ducati ace Fabio Di Giannantonio put in a solid performance on Friday at Misano in front of MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi. This is where Marco Bezzecchi makes the difference with his Aprilia.

Pol Espargaro (KTM), who retired early, after finishing 9th: “It was incredible!”

Spanish Red Bull KTM test rider Pol Espargaro caused a massive sensation by finishing 9th on Friday afternoon at Misano, earning huge applause from the MotoGP community.

Luca Marini (7th) was happy and baffled: “I didn’t do anything differently!”

Luca Marini secured direct entry into Q2 during MotoGP qualifying at Misano. He was pleased that the Honda had performed well right from the start. Where the RC213V has an edge over the competition.

World Championship leader Jorge Martin scraped through to Q2: “Completely at the limit”

MotoGP leader Jorge Martin narrowly made it through to the second qualifying session in 10th place in free practice. Martin wasn’t satisfied with that – but if he’s to move further up the order, a lot will have to happen.

KTM star Pedro Acosta (6th) is annoyed: “The crash cost me time!”

For Red Bull KTM’s star rider Pedro Acosta, the Misano weekend got off to a plan-as-expected start with 6th place in MotoGP qualifying. The Spaniard nevertheless had a few things to say.

Marc Marquez (2nd) held back: “I’ve learnt from Silverstone!”

Marc Marquez finished second in the MotoGP qualifying session at Misano. He explained the approach he took on Friday and the sector where he definitely cannot make up any time on Bezzecchi.

Gresini rider Alex Márquez (Ducati/3rd) is confident: “We’re closer here!”

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Márquez secured third place behind his brother Marc at Misano on Friday. The runner-up in the championship spoke about the demands of the track and a change to his handlebar position.

Bezzecchi (1st) on track for his Misano mission: “I can still improve”

Aprilia ace Marco Bezzecchi showed no signs of weakness at the start of the San Marino GP. After finishing second in FP1, ‘Bez’ smashed the fastest time on his home circuit on the Adriatic coast in the crucial qualifying session.

MotoGP, qualifying: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) beats Marc Marquez

Aprilia star Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time in the MotoGP qualifying session. He edged out Marc and Alex Márquez (both on Ducatis). Pol Espargaró (KTM) was ninth. Pecco Bagnaia was only 19th.