Marco Bezzecchi sets the pace in warm-up in Brazil

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22. 03. 2026 16:42 CET
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Marco Bezzecchi sets the pace in warm-up in Brazil

Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška Ryšánková

News.GP journalist who’s all about the thrilling worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1.

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Marco Bezzecchi impressed in the MotoGP warm-up in Brazil, showing strong speed after a difficult start to the weekend. Fabio Di Giannantonio expects a close and exciting race.

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At the Brazilian weekend of MotoGP, Marco Bezzecchi showed very strong speed in the warm-up session. He was one of the fastest riders and looked ready to fight for a top result in the race.

This was a big improvement for Bezzecchi. On Friday, he had a very difficult day and finished far down the order because of problems with his bike. He said something did not feel right, and this made it hard for him to ride with confidence.

However, things changed quickly. By Saturday, he was much faster and even qualified near the front, despite having a crash earlier in the day. This showed that both he and his team had solved many of the earlier issues.

In warm-up, Bezzecchi again proved his pace. Being near the top of the times gave him confidence before the main race. It also suggested that his bike setup was now working well on the Brazilian track.

At the same time, Fabio Di Giannantonio also looked very strong. He had already taken pole position after an impressive qualifying performance.

Di Giannantonio said he expects a big fight in the race. He believes several riders, including Bezzecchi, have the speed to battle for victory. This means fans could see close racing and many overtakes.

The Brazilian Grand Prix is special because MotoGP has only recently returned there after many years. The track is new for most riders, so learning it quickly is very important.

There are also other strong riders in the mix. Marc Márquez has already shown great pace and even won the sprint race, while Bezzecchi finished close behind.

Overall, Bezzecchi’s strong warm-up performance suggests he can fight at the front again. With Di Giannantonio expecting a close battle, the race in Brazil is going to be very interesting.

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Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška is a journalism student at Palacký University. She specializes in sports journalism, focusing on the worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1. Her goal is to make motorsport content relatable, engaging, and easy to follow.

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