– Marco Bezzecchi has taken the next important step on the road to his MotoGP comeback. The Aprilia factory rider completed a training session this week at the Misano race track for the first time since his serious crash at the German Grand Prix.
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However, the Italian was not on his MotoGP bike but on a standard Aprilia RSV4 and completed a total of four runs.
Aprilia confirmed the test in a brief statement: “Marco Bezzecchi completed a session with four runs on his RSV4 yesterday at the Misano race track.” The test is an important step in the rehabilitation of the world championship rider.
He had to undergo surgery on his left collarbone less than three weeks ago. “His rehabilitation program is progressing as planned. His next appointment will be in Silverstone, where he will undergo a medical examination by the MotoGP medical team,” Aprilia further explained.
Whether Bezzecchi can actually compete again at the upcoming British Grand Prix depends on the final medical clearance by MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte. If the Italian receives the green light, he could return to the track at the next race.
Serious crash at the Sachsenring
The cause of the forced break was a severe accident at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. On July 11, Bezzecchi crashed heavily in qualifying and had to be taken to the Medical Centre for examination.
The diagnosis: a fracture of the left collarbone. The Aprilia rider traveled directly back to Italy before undergoing surgery on Sunday morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. Giuseppe Porcellini at the University Hospital Sassuolo. “The fracture was aligned and stabilized,” the team reported after the operation.
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In addition to the collarbone surgery on July 12, Bezzecchi also underwent a minor routine treatment on his left knee. A wound he sustained in the crash was cleaned during this procedure.
“We want to give a brief update on Marco, who underwent a routine procedure this Saturday to clean the wound on his left knee. He sustained this injury during his crash at the Sachsenring,” reported the Aprilia factory team on July 18.
Bezzecchi wants to return to the title fight
Bezzecchi had started the 2026 season in strong form. He won four of the first seven Grands Prix and led the world championship until the race in Assen.
A series of crashes and accidents in the phase before the summer break cost him important points. In the last four MotoGP Sunday races before the break, Bezzecchi scored no points and thus dropped from the top of the world championship standings to fourth place. He is currently 22 points behind.
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With eleven Grands Prix still to go, the Italian now has the opportunity to re-enter the fight for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The first step has been taken: Bezzecchi is back on the bike.
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