{"id":1899667,"date":"2026-04-23T16:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899667"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:24:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:24:43","slug":"marco-bezzecchi-faces-new-beginning-as-he-warns-of-tough-jerez-motogp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899667","title":{"rendered":"Marco Bezzecchi faces &#8220;new beginning&#8221; as he warns of &#8220;tough&#8221; Jerez MotoGP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Marco Bezzecchi faces &#8220;new beginning&#8221; as he warns of &#8220;tough&#8221; Jerez MotoGP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi is cautious about his hopes of extending his championship lead at Jerez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T17:24:43+01:00\">23 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Spanish MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi believes the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix represents a \u201cnew beginning\u201d in the 2026 season, as he warns of a \u201ctough\u201d weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian comes into this weekend\u2019s Jerez round four points clear of his Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin in the championship, after a dominant start to the campaign for the Noale brand.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi have won all three grands prix so far, with the latter now on a streak of five successive Sunday wins and a total of 121 laps led.<\/p>\n<p>The return to Jerez has been seen by some as a reset for the championship, though Marc Marquez poured cold water on this theory earlier on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Aprilia maintaining its dominance at Jerez, Bezzecchi said: \u201cI feel good. I feel happy to be back in Europe, especially here in Jerez, which is a wonderful place, a wonderful track.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I\u2019m very, very happy overall. So, I can\u2019t wait to ride the bike; that\u2019s even better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, we all hope from the box and the factory in Noale.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98a4864790c500d17845285e259910c6b93c5c80e02e391af17e2011b090a2c9\">  Debut date confirmed for first test of Aprilia&#8217;s 2027 MotoGP bike   Jorge Martin: \u201cI don&#8217;t regret anything about my MotoGP past\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut, it\u2019s like a new beginning. We had a decent break. Everyone had the time to work on every aspect, so the riders and also the manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be a tough weekend. We will try our best to start in the best way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi backed Ducati to offer a stiff challenge this weekend, though noted that the short layout at Jerez means everything will be closer.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-297c0272c32e51c37efc8df8519b7b1d52982ebb7fd22c6e78bfeb0287ddafaf\">  Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, Marc and Alex, but all the others are super strong, also DiGia, Pecco, Pedro is super competitive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere is a track where the gaps between the riders are always super small and the races are always tough because you have to manage the tyres a lot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be tough, it will be a tough weekend. Hopefully, we can have a good race together with my bike, but we will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the RS-GP has held a clear advantage at the start of the 2026 season, Bezzecchi has refused to be drawn into bike comparisons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no idea,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for me to compare with the other bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ride only the Aprilia, so I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, for me, for my team, for my part of the garage, is very good and I feel wonderful with them. But that\u2019s a question I have no idea how to answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marco Bezzecchi<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why the 2026 KTM MotoGP bike is \u201cdesigned for\u201d Pedro Acosta<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305972_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1297664_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-629a3c94092efde1d87c7b4e03d308a5c7d4e9e97b76c407adaabf274cb3f78f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-375f83f7a6678bf7a7c3860c0d73ba0f527c373b7a4ca94073353377def16693\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi jokes he\u2019ll copy Valentino Rossi tactic in tense Aprilia duel<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776769254\"> 21\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303889_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, US MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jerez is the moment for Jorge Martin to truly announce his 2026 MotoGP title ambitions<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776763020\"> 21\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304253_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing, 2026 US MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; 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to Ducati<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776354176\"> 16\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304292_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, Fabio di Giannantonio, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP &#8220;rest&#8221; will help Jorge Martin move \u201cthe limit\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776267920\"> 15\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304237_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marco Bezzecchi is cautious about his hopes of extending his championship lead at Jerez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi believes the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix represents a \u201cnew beginning\u201d in the 2026 season, as he warns of a \u201ctough\u201d weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian comes into this weekend\u2019s Jerez round four points clear of his Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin in the championship, after a dominant start to the campaign for the Noale brand.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi have won all three grands prix so far, with the latter now on a streak of five successive Sunday wins and a total of 121 laps led.<\/p>\n<p>The return to Jerez has been seen by some as a reset for the championship, though Marc Marquez poured cold water on this theory earlier on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Aprilia maintaining its dominance at Jerez, Bezzecchi said: \u201cI feel good. I feel happy to be back in Europe, especially here in Jerez, which is a wonderful place, a wonderful track.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I\u2019m very, very happy overall. So, I can\u2019t wait to ride the bike; that\u2019s even better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, we all hope from the box and the factory in Noale.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98a4864790c500d17845285e259910c6b93c5c80e02e391af17e2011b090a2c9\">  Debut date confirmed for first test of Aprilia&#8217;s 2027 MotoGP bike   Jorge Martin: \u201cI don&#8217;t regret anything about my MotoGP past\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut, it\u2019s like a new beginning. We had a decent break. Everyone had the time to work on every aspect, so the riders and also the manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be a tough weekend. We will try our best to start in the best way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi backed Ducati to offer a stiff challenge this weekend, though noted that the short layout at Jerez means everything will be closer.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-297c0272c32e51c37efc8df8519b7b1d52982ebb7fd22c6e78bfeb0287ddafaf\">  Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, Marc and Alex, but all the others are super strong, also DiGia, Pecco, Pedro is super competitive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere is a track where the gaps between the riders are always super small and the races are always tough because you have to manage the tyres a lot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be tough, it will be a tough weekend. Hopefully, we can have a good race together with my bike, but we will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the RS-GP has held a clear advantage at the start of the 2026 season, Bezzecchi has refused to be drawn into bike comparisons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no idea,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for me to compare with the other bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ride only the Aprilia, so I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, for me, for my team, for my part of the garage, is very good and I feel wonderful with them. But that\u2019s a question I have no idea how to answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi believes the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix represents a \u201cnew beginning\u201d in the 2026 season, as he warns of a \u201ctough\u201d weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian comes into this weekend\u2019s Jerez round four points clear of his Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin in the championship, after a dominant start to the campaign for the Noale brand.<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi have won all three grands prix so far, with the latter now on a streak of five successive Sunday wins and a total of 121 laps led.<\/p>\n<p>The return to Jerez has been seen by some as a reset for the championship, though Marc Marquez poured cold water on this theory earlier on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Asked about Aprilia maintaining its dominance at Jerez, Bezzecchi said: \u201cI feel good. I feel happy to be back in Europe, especially here in Jerez, which is a wonderful place, a wonderful track.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo, I\u2019m very, very happy overall. So, I can\u2019t wait to ride the bike; that\u2019s even better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, we all hope from the box and the factory in Noale.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-98a4864790c500d17845285e259910c6b93c5c80e02e391af17e2011b090a2c9\">  Debut date confirmed for first test of Aprilia&#8217;s 2027 MotoGP bike   Jorge Martin: \u201cI don&#8217;t regret anything about my MotoGP past\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut, it\u2019s like a new beginning. We had a decent break. Everyone had the time to work on every aspect, so the riders and also the manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be a tough weekend. We will try our best to start in the best way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bezzecchi backed Ducati to offer a stiff challenge this weekend, though noted that the short layout at Jerez means everything will be closer.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-297c0272c32e51c37efc8df8519b7b1d52982ebb7fd22c6e78bfeb0287ddafaf\">  Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims   Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, Marc and Alex, but all the others are super strong, also DiGia, Pecco, Pedro is super competitive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere is a track where the gaps between the riders are always super small and the races are always tough because you have to manage the tyres a lot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it will be tough, it will be a tough weekend. Hopefully, we can have a good race together with my bike, but we will see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the RS-GP has held a clear advantage at the start of the 2026 season, Bezzecchi has refused to be drawn into bike comparisons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no idea,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s difficult for me to compare with the other bikes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI ride only the Aprilia, so I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, for me, for my team, for my part of the garage, is very good and I feel wonderful with them. But that\u2019s a question I have no idea how to answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093328\/1\/marco-bezzecchi-faces-new-beginning-he-warns-tough-jerez-motogp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305891_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marco Bezzecchi faces &#8220;new beginning&#8221; as he warns of &#8220;tough&#8221; Jerez MotoGP Marco Bezzecchi is cautious about his hopes of extending his championship lead at Jerez Lewis Duncan 23 Apr 2026 Share Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing, 2026 Spanish MotoGP \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose Add as a preferred source Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi believes the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1899667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1899667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1899667"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1899667\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1899667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1899667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1899667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}