Marco Bezzecchi draws motivation from Kimi Antonelli for championship push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi, currently third in the MotoGP World Championship standings, visited F1 driver Kimi Antonelli during an off-weekend to discuss their respective title challenges. Antonelli recently won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, further extending his lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. Bezzecchi, an Aprilia rider, faces a 24-point deficit to teammate Jorge Martin, with Marc Marquez also in contention. Despite a mid-season points drought and recent surgeries on his collarbone and knee, Bezzecchi has recorded consecutive third-place finishes. The rider now looks ahead to his upcoming home race at Misano, seeking to maintain momentum in his pursuit of the title. No country has produced champions in both F1 and the premier motorcycle class in the same season since 1978.
- •Marco Bezzecchi currently trails teammate Jorge Martin by 24 points in the MotoGP standings.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship following a win at Monza.
- •Bezzecchi returned to competition after a four-race points drought and double surgery.
- •The next MotoGP event for Bezzecchi takes place at his home circuit, Misano.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli inspires Marco Bezzecchi as Italians eye rare double
"Marco Bezzecchi is plotting a double win for Italy in the top tiers of motorsport. The Aprilia rider is currently third in the MotoGP World Championship, and during an off-weekend, he decided to visit his good friend and compatriot, Kimi Antonelli.
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