Marco Bezzecchi admits Turn 1 error cost him in Mugello sprint
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026

Marco Bezzecchi reflected on his performance in the Italian Grand Prix sprint at Mugello, stating his opportunity for a good result was lost immediately at Turn 1. After a strong qualifying session where he secured pole position for his factory Aprilia bike, Bezzecchi struggled during the race, ultimately conceding additional points to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. The race highlighted the competitive nature of the championship as riders vie for crucial positions. Bezzecchi's focus will now shift to improving his performance in upcoming events.
- •Bezzecchi qualified first at Mugello before the sprint.
- •He cites a mistake at Turn 1 as detrimental.
- •Jorge Martin gained points during the sprint.
- •Bezzecchi aims to rebound in future races.
- 4:29 PMAutosport — Marco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
- 4:25 PMMotorsport.com — Marco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
"Marco Bezzecchi feels his chances of a strong result in the Italian Grand Prix sprint were already over at the first turn, as he conceded more points to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. Bezzecchi impressed in Saturday morning’s qualifying session at Mugello, guiding his factory Aprilia to pole position ahead of Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez and team-mate Martin. It represented a ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi feels his chances of a strong result in the Italian Grand Prix sprint were already over at the first turn, as he conceded more points to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. Bezzecchi impressed in Saturday morning’s qualifying session at Mugello, guiding his factory Aprilia to pole position ahead of Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez and team-mate Martin. It represented a ...Keep reading
"A poor start ruined Bezzecchi’s chances of converting pole position into a first sprint win of 2026
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External links- AutosportMay 30, 2026, 4:29 PMMarco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
Marco Bezzecchi feels his chances of a strong result in the Italian Grand Prix sprint were already over at the first turn, as he conceded more points to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. Bezzecchi impressed in Saturday morning’s qualifying session at Mugello, guiding his factory Aprilia to pole position ahead of Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez and team-mate Martin. It represented a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comMay 30, 2026, 4:25 PMMarco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
Marco Bezzecchi feels his chances of a strong result in the Italian Grand Prix sprint were already over at the first turn, as he conceded more points to Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings. Bezzecchi impressed in Saturday morning’s qualifying session at Mugello, guiding his factory Aprilia to pole position ahead of Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez and team-mate Martin. It represented a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:25 PMMarco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
A poor start ruined Bezzecchi’s chances of converting pole position into a first sprint win of 2026
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