Marco BezzecchiPlayer·Marco Bezzecchi, the current leader in the 2025/26 MotoGP World ChampionshipCompetition·MotoGP World Championship, has declared he will not focus on the world title until at least the middle of the season. In an exclusive interview with Sportal.bg, the ApriliaTeam·Aprilia rider emphasized a "race-by-race" approach, prioritizing consistent performance over championship aspirations at this early stage.
Bezzecchi has demonstrated formidable form in the main races of the 2026 season, securing three consecutive victories at the opening rounds in Thailand, Brazil, and the USA. This impressive run extended his winning streak to five Grand Prix victories in a row, a sequence that began with the 2025 Portuguese and Valencian Grand PrixCompetition·Valencian Grand Prix races. During this dominant period, he also established a new modern-era record by leading 121 consecutive laps. However, this streak concluded at the Spanish Grand PrixCompetition·Spanish Grand Prix, where he finished second to Alex MarquezPlayer·Alex Marquez. At the most recent French Grand PrixCompetition·French Grand Prix, Bezzecchi again secured a second-place finish, with his teammate Jorge MartinPlayer·Jorge Martin taking the victory.
Despite his strong position, holding a slender one-point lead over Martin in the standings, Bezzecchi remains grounded. "No, it's still too early," Bezzecchi stated, referring to the upcoming sixth round in Catalonia. "Here in Montmelo, it will be only the sixth race, so only five have passed. There is still a lot left. Certainly, at least until the middle of the season, my approach will not change; I will continue to think race by race, to remain focused on good work with the team and with the people at the factory in Noale."
Bezzecchi, who joined ApriliaTeam·Aprilia for the 2025 season and signed a two-year contract extension through 2027 and 2028 in February 2026, expressed pride in his team's progress. "I am very proud of my team. Everyone at the factory in Noale works very hard to try to give us the best possible package. We can and must still improve it. They work in a very good way, and I am very satisfied with that." He also acknowledged his personal preparation, stating, "I am also satisfied with the way I worked on myself during the winter to prepare physically and mentally for the races."
Looking ahead to the Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaVenue·Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a track where ApriliaTeam·Aprilia has historically performed well, Bezzecchi remains cautious. He noted that last year was challenging for the team at Montmelo. While hoping for a strong weekend, he prefers to assess the situation after the initial practice sessions. His sprint race performances have been less consistent, with retirements in Buriram and Austin due to errors, though he did achieve a fourth-place finish in the Brazilian sprint. The tight championship battle, with Fabio Di GiannantonioPlayer·Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pedro AcostaPlayer·Pedro Acosta also in close contention, underscores the wisdom of Bezzecchi's measured approach as the season progresses.
Marco Bezzecchi leads the opening lap of the MotoGP race at Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans. Focus Images/IMAGO.
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