Marco Bezzecchi has established himself as the rider to beat in the 2026 MotoGP season, leading the competitions with his Aprilia RS-GP. With five consecutive victories, including the last two races of 2025 and the three of this year, he has set a new standard in the premier category.
Despite his successes, Bezzecchi has revealed a weakness that must be addressed if he wants to maintain his lead. The numbers speak for themselves: despite being at the top of the championship with 81 points, just four ahead of his teammate, a significant number of falls have prevented him from extending his advantage. In three races, he has accumulated a total of six falls, more than any of his rivals, resulting in the loss of crucial points.
This situation becomes paradoxical, as consistency in performance during races is fundamental for a title contender. Securing victory in races is a merit, but falling at key moments, such as in sprints, can be decisive for the final standings. Lapses like these have resulted in Bezzecchi not finishing in two of the three sprint races contested, a fact that could have consequences in his championship battle.
The recent fall in Buriram, where he fell in the first minutes, and the loss of points in Austin, where he was fighting for second place before an error, are clear examples of this weakness. Bezzecchi acknowledges that he needs to improve his Saturday consistency to secure the necessary points that could make a difference at the end of the season.
His team, led by Massimo Rivola, has also emphasized the importance of not making mistakes, especially considering that rivals like Marc Márquez could take advantage of these weaknesses. Rivola has remarked that they have lost roughly 20 points in sprint races, which they cannot afford.
As the season progresses, Bezzecchi’s ability to improve his regularity and manage his performance at key moments will be essential to establish himself as one of the top candidates for the MotoGP championship.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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