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Bezzecchi Wins at Mugello as Aprilia Delivers Home 1-2

The win increases Bezzecchi's points lead over Jorge Martin, leaving Aprilia in strong form for the Hungarian round.

Overview

  • On Sunday Marco Bezzecchi won the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello with team-mate Jorge Martin second and Francesco Bagnaia third, as Ai Ogura closed to within 0.034 seconds of the last podium spot on the final corner.
  • Bezzecchi reclaimed the lead with ten laps to go after Bagnaia led much of the early race, and he crossed the line 3.559 seconds clear of Martin.
  • Most outlets report Bezzecchi extends his championship lead over Martin to 17 points after Mugello, while one source recorded a 21-point gap.
  • Key weekend dynamics included Sprint winner Raul Fernandez running wide at Turn 1 and dropping down the order, Jorge Martin setting a practice top-speed record of 368.6 km/h, and tyre wear shaping the late-race pace.
  • Reigning champion Marc Marquez returned from recent surgeries to finish seventh, stand-in riders continued to fill gaps in the paddock, and the championship now turns to Balaton Park in Hungary on June 5-7 where Aprilia's form will be tested further.