The rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team recovers to the points zone

Spielberg (Austria), August 17th 2024 - Marco Bezzecchi crosses the finishing line of the Sprint race of the Austrian Grand Prix in eighth place. The rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is the protagonist of a great comeback after a difficult start, which means 2 points (12th in the general standings with 63 points).

Starting from the ninth place on the grid, but locked in the battle of the first corner, Marco is 13th at the end of the first lap. Capable of a good pace, especially in the final part of the race, he regains contact with the group fighting for the fourth place.

Returning to Italy, Fabio Di Giannantonio victim yesterday of a high-speed impact in which he suffered a dislocation of his left shoulder. He will undergo further medical checks.

Marco Bezzecchi, Rider
In the end I decided to start with the medium, it wasn't an obvious choice, but after the free practices it seemed the best choice. I talked to Michelin, I was in doubt, but considering the heat today and the conditions in which the long race will take place, I made this attempt. I wasn't perfect, maybe with the soft I would have been more performing today, but I collected a lot of data and maybe I have an advantage for tomorrow. The sensations are good anyway, the first corners weren't the best, I was inside and Alex (Marquez) crash right in front of me. I lost a few positions, but then I kept a good pace. We have to work for tomorrow, but the balance is positive.