Bezzecchi Wins Italian Grand Prix, Extends Championship Lead
Marco Bezzecchi beat Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin to win the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. The victory gave the championship leader a 17-point advantage after seven races.
motorsport.comMarco Bezzecchi won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello after passing Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin on the final laps. Bezzecchi had won the season's first three rounds and returned to the top step in race seven. The result increased his lead over Martin to 17 points in the standings.
Aprilia recorded its first premier-class win at its home circuit with a one-two finish. Italian motorcycles took the top two places on the podium. Jorge Martin set a MotoGP speed record of 229 mph during Friday practice. Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly taking the lead mid-race.
Reigning champion Marc Marquez returned from arm and foot surgery and placed seventh. It was his first finish since March, leaving him 102 points behind Bezzecchi. Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco missed the event after crashes at the previous round. British rider Cal Crutchlow substituted for Zarco but retired midway through the race.
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