Most of Italy’s hopes for Moto2 are in this Marco Bezzecchi, Who will make an attack on the intermediate class title this year. He will try the colors of the Sky Racing Team VR46, the team that celebrated the title with Pecco Bagnaia three years ago.
Last year, Luca Marini tried to repeat the Piedmont rider’s triumph, but without success it is now the turn of a Romagna man like ‘Bez’ who did the last one of the big names who have now switched to MotoGP Made the season difficult.
“It will certainly be an important season – Bezzecchi began – the aim is undoubtedly to continue the work started last year and to take advantage of it. We have been working a lot lately, including at the beginning of the week we left . ” to shoot the academy in Portimao to rediscover the sensations that the route gives us “.
This year you will be Vietti’s big brother in the garage …
“Cele is a friend of mine, the competition between us is great on the track, but also when we play on the PlayStation. He’s always with me (he’s joking) “.
Vietti will try to steal some secrets from you …
“Celestino is a tough nut to crack when it comes to setup, he follows his own path without being influenced by other drivers. He thinks for himself and I am convinced that it is the right choice.”
Let’s talk about this 2021. It will be a big challenge, but so far you have never misunderstood the important challenges, more or less like in the past in Bagnaia.
“I am pleased that you are connecting me with Pecco as he is a strong driver but also a friend. I like to work with pressure because it pushes you to give more. In the last few years I have always done well and I always try to improve “.
Who knows how it would have gone last year without that Aragon crash. You could have fought for the title in the last race.
“It’s true! In the end, however, you always have to be honest with yourself, especially when things go wrong. Sometimes I’ve made mistakes and you have to accept them and then learn not to make them anymore.”
Marco, a curiosity: when do you cut your hair?
“The real problem is that I don’t want to cut my hair, and my friend Chiara likes it a lot. Maybe I’ll even put it in braids in the summer. Who knows, maybe I’ll shorten it before the World Cup starts. “
Some people say you have hair like Simoncelli …
“Yes, my hair may be reminiscent of Sic’s, a lot of people tell me that. I consider myself happy, He was a great driver and a great person. He gave a lot to this sport. I’m glad I remember him, but I hope I can remember him not only because of his hair, but also because of his speed on the track. “
He won a world title …
“Now it’s my turn too! (smiles) “
The 2021 season starts without Martin, Marini and Bastianini. Will it be a two horse battle with Lowes?
“No, that’s not the case. Sam will certainly be a competitor, but Di Giannantonio, Roberts, Gardner will also be there. Lowes is the super favorite, but I am convinced that a lot of things will change at the beginning of the championship” .
Let’s talk about MotoGP. At the end of 2020 you were near Aprilia. Is this the motorcycle you’re chasing for 2022?
“In MotoGP there isn’t a specific bike that I want to follow. I want them all because all bikes are cool. Me was happy with the Aprilia offer, it was great to speak to Rivola and hear how excited he was and he wanted me to be part of the team. However, the offer came too late and I didn’t want to give up this Moto2-related project. given what happened in the past. Who knows, there might be other options at the end of 2021. “
Maybe there is also a Yamaha from the Petronas team …
“I would like that, but like I said, I would like them all”.
We heard you drove in Portimao yesterday. My question is: what quality would you steal from Vale, Pecco, Marini and Morbidelli?
“Vale can climb and fly on anything. He has a lot of experience with every engine and is number one. Pecco, on the other hand, adapts to anything quickly and we’ve seen it over the years. He drives the kart and after four laps he has already understood how to drive it. Same thing on the bike ”.
Marini and Morbidelli instead?
“I would steal Marini’s precision. He drives twenty identical laps, he’s a methodical and precise guy. On the other hand, I would like to have morbid aggression In a fight, I think he’s one of the strongest of all. “
Which of them do you feel closest to?
“Franco is a quiet guy, I and Marini are instead completely opposite, Since he’s someone who keeps his distance when you don’t know him well, he seems cold while on the line thinking a lot while I’m instinctive. Pecco, on the other hand, is more like me it is calm but at the same time fiery ”.
Are you ready to live together
“Yes, I am waiting to solve the paperwork due to Covid, then we will be there. Me and Chiara definitely do a bit of drifting with the car and she also makes the videos for me (smiles) “.
Then cook piadina for us …
“When the house is ready, I’ll be waiting for you!”