Since his debut in MotoGP in 2022, Marco Bezzecchi rides for VR46 Racing Team. Therefore, he is aboard a Ducati, one of the strongest bikes in the current paddock. However, with his contract coming to an end, his future is open.
When asked by SPEEDWEEK.com if he would be interested in continuing with an independent Ducati next year, the Italian replied: ‘I would love to be a factory rider for Ducati. This is a dream of mine because I really like the way they work. I like the project, I like everything. I have to say that the other manufacturers are getting closer and closer in terms of level; there is no longer a higher speed or anything else. What makes the difference is that we have eight very strong riders’.
Bezzecchi’s ambition is to stay with Ducati, also clarifying that the quantity of high-quality riders on the same bike is an advantage: ‘Of course, all riders are strong, and don’t get me wrong, but having eight strong riders on the same bike, for example, is an advantage compared to the two Yamaha riders. That’s normal. I would love to stay with Ducati, but we’ll see’.
The ambition of the third-place finisher in the 2023 Championship is legitimate but won’t be easy to achieve. The champion Francesco Bagnaia is likely to stay with Ducati, and for the other seat, there are many contenders besides Bezzecchi, such as the current holder Enea Bastianini or last year’s vice-world champion Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati).