Ahead of the start of the MotoGP weekend at the Mandalika International Street Circuit, a press conference on Thursday set the stage for an intense weekend of racing. Marco Bezzecchi took to the stage alongside his teammate and world champion Marc Marquez, amid a fierce championship battle involving Jorge Martin. After 16 rounds, the title fight at the front remains incredibly tight, while the Italian rider sits 49 points adrift of the championship leader.
Reflecting on his previous experience at the Indonesian venue, where he claimed victory in the 2025 Sprint but crashed out of the main grand prix, the 27-year-old from the Italian Adriatic coast is taking a measured approach. “It’s difficult to predict things this far in advance,” he explained regarding the unpredictable nature of the weekend. “Every year is a bit different. We just have to stay calm, try to start the weekend with the same mindset and make the most of it.”
The weekend kicked off with a massive community engagement event, featuring a spectacular parade held the previous day on the island of Lombok to welcome the Grand Prix stars. Bezzecchi was visibly impressed by the overwhelming reception from local fans. “It was a wonderful event. I’ve always been there before and I have to say there are more and more people every year. It was also really cool to see so many kids there,” he said.
Recognized as a VR46 protege who has traditionally secured his race wins in the opening half of the campaign, the Italian rider remains fully motivated to turn his fortunes around in the final stretch. The gap to the championship protagonists has done nothing to dampen his competitive spirit. “Sure, I’m a bit further off the pace at the moment as far as the World Championship is concerned. But that doesn’t change the way I approach the weekend. I want to do my best to keep up with the lads in the races and in the World Championship,” he stated firmly.
Interestingly, Bezzecchi holds a remarkably different view compared to many of his grid rivals regarding the overhauled MotoGP weekend schedule slated for the 2027 season. While others have debated the implications, he finds plenty of merits in the upcoming changes. “I’m happy – I like the new format! I’m curious to see how it will be. Of course, it’ll be physically tough and also really challenging. But it’ll be good that we have two qualifying sessions. After all, you might have a bad Friday once in a while, and then you won’t have ruined both races straight away. For me, it’s good and I’m happy about it,” he concluded.
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