Pole, sprint, pódio para Marco Bezzecchi

It was a weekend to remember for Marco Bezzecchi as Aprilia Racing’s leading man earned yet another podium finish – his fifth in the last seven races – as well as qualifying in pole position and winning the Sprint.

Unfortunately, Marco fell just short of a perfect hat-trick of results, finishing runner-up just 0.6s behind the eventual winner. Nevertheless, it was yet another incredible display from the Italian in what is turning out to be a spectacular second half of the season.

Elsewhere, it was frustration for Jorge Martin, who was hamstrung by technical difficulties and an eventual penalty, but a points finish in the Sprint is another good sign in the reigning world champion’s progress back to full fitness.

Next up, the Aprilia Racing team head to Japan to kickstart the final six races of the season. See you out there.