Marco Bezzecchi, rider for Aprilia Racing, faces the British Grand Prix with the awareness that his physical condition is not optimal. After suffering a collarbone fracture during the first lap of the Sachsenring sprint, the Italian rider was out of competition during the weekend following the German race.
After a recovery period that included surgery on his shoulder and another on his knee, Bezzecchi has returned to the track, although with caution. Just last week he was able to ride a production bike, and his participation in the Grand Prix depends on the outcome of a medical test he must pass on Friday.
In a pre-race conference held in London, Bezzecchi shared his current situation. ‘I don’t feel too bad,’ he commented. ‘It’s been a tough summer; it’s not how I wanted it. I’m still not at 100%, although my shoulder hurts less than before, my left knee was also injured, so we’ll see how it evolves.’
Recalling his past at Silverstone, where last year he achieved his first victory with Aprilia, Bezzecchi acknowledged that his current situation requires a different mentality: ‘I’m not thinking too much about performance. I just want to get on the bike and see how I feel. If I feel good, I’ll give it a try, but I’ll only know if that’s possible tomorrow.’
In the 2026 season, Bezzecchi started with three consecutive victories, but a series of setbacks have relegated him from first to fourth in the championship. Now, 22 points behind his teammate Jorge Martín, he is aware that his situation is delicate. Despite the obstacles, he remains hopeful of continuing to fight for the title until the end of the season.
‘It won’t be easy, but I’ll do everything possible to stay in the fight. There’s still a long way to go in the championship, and I hope this race at Silverstone will be the first step towards a stronger comeback in the upcoming tests.’
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
