Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia front row in Italian GP qualifying
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Marco Bezzecchi secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, leading an Aprilia 1-2-3 in qualifying. The event took place at Mugello, marking a return to form for the Aprilia team following a chaotic Catalan GP. Bezzecchi was followed on the grid by teammates Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin, demonstrating the factory's competitive performance. Ai Ogura failed to advance from Q1, highlighting the challenges faced by some riders in the session.
- •Bezzecchi achieves pole position at Mugello for the Italian GP.
- •Aprilia riders occupy the front row with Fernandez and Martin.
- •Performance marks a recovery following the recent Catalan GP.
- •Ogura fails to advance past Q1 in qualifying.
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- 1:06 PMBBC Sport — MotoGP leader Bezzecchi wins Italian Grand Prix
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- 9:55 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Italian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia front-row lockout
"Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi led an Aprilia 1-2-3 in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as MotoGP returned to something approaching normality following the bizarre Catalan GP two weeks ago. It was almost a perfect return to form for the Noale factory, with Bezzecchi leading Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez and his team-mate Jorge Martin. Only Ai Ogura's failure to make it through Q1 ...Keep reading
"Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi led an Aprilia 1-2-3 in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as MotoGP returned to something approaching normality following the bizarre Catalan GP two weeks ago. It was almost a perfect return to form for the Noale factory, with Bezzecchi leading Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez and his team-mate Jorge Martin. Only Ai Ogura's failure to make it through Q1 ...Keep reading
"Marco Bezzecchi will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after Aprilia locked out the front row for the first time in MotoGP history. The championship leader set the fastest lap in Saturday's qualifying session at Mugello, beating the Trackhouse-entered RS-GP of Raul Fernandez to the top spot. Jorge Martin backed up their performance with third-place in qualifying, setting up an ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 1, 2026, 8:27 AMWinners and losers from MotoGP’s pivotal Italian GP
Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia delighted home fans with a brilliant victory in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. Although Ducati seemed like the team to beat in practice, Aprilia surged ahead when it mattered most, ending Borgo Panigale’s winning streak at Mugello. Elsewhere, several riders delivered standout performances further down the order, while others left Italy with little to show for ...Keep reading
- AutosportMay 31, 2026, 1:13 PMMotoGP Italian GP: Bezzecchi takes emotional home win for Aprilia
Marco Bezzecchi scored his first grand prix win since March and stretched his MotoGP championship lead after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on Sunday. On a spectacular weekend for Aprilia, Bezzecchi headed his factory team-mate Jorge Martin home, allowing the latter to entrench himself in second place in the championship standings. Francesco Bagnaia's third place helped Ducati ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comMay 31, 2026, 1:11 PMMotoGP Italian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads emotional Aprilia 1-2
Marco Bezzecchi scored his first grand prix win since March and stretched his MotoGP championship lead after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on Sunday. On a spectacular weekend for Aprilia, Bezzecchi headed his factory team-mate Jorge Martin home, allowing the latter to entrench himself in second place in the championship standings. Francesco Bagnaia's third place helped Ducati ...Keep reading
- BBC SportMay 31, 2026, 1:06 PMMotoGP leader Bezzecchi wins Italian Grand Prix
MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi gets the better of Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin to win the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
- Motorsport.comMay 30, 2026, 3:16 PMMotoGP Italian GP: Full starting grid
Marco Bezzecchi will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after Aprilia locked out the front row for the first time in MotoGP history. The championship leader set the fastest lap in Saturday's qualifying session at Mugello, beating the Trackhouse-entered RS-GP of Raul Fernandez to the top spot. Jorge Martin backed up their performance with third-place in qualifying, setting up an ...Keep reading
- AutosportMay 30, 2026, 9:55 AMMotoGP Italian GP: Bezzecchi leads Aprilia front-row lockout
Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi led an Aprilia 1-2-3 in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as MotoGP returned to something approaching normality following the bizarre Catalan GP two weeks ago. It was almost a perfect return to form for the Noale factory, with Bezzecchi leading Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez and his team-mate Jorge Martin. Only Ai Ogura's failure to make it through Q1 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:55 AMMotoGP Italian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia front-row lockout
The world championship leader returned to familiar form at Mugello on Saturday
- Motorsport.comMay 30, 2026, 9:55 AMMotoGP Italian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Aprilia front-row lockout
Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi led an Aprilia 1-2-3 in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as MotoGP returned to something approaching normality following the bizarre Catalan GP two weeks ago. It was almost a perfect return to form for the Noale factory, with Bezzecchi leading Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez and his team-mate Jorge Martin. Only Ai Ogura's failure to make it through Q1 ...Keep reading
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