Marco Bezzecchi has opened up about the mental battle he faced during a difficult spell in his MotoGP season, admitting that a series of injuries, crashes and setbacks left him caught in an exhausting cycle of overthinking.
The VR46 rider endured a turbulent run that began at the Hungarian GP, where he was caught up in an opening-lap incident involving teammate Jorge Martin. The setbacks continued at Brno, where another crash during the Sprint was followed by an incident involving a marshal that resulted in a ban.
Bezzecchi then suffered another high-speed crash during the Dutch GP at Assen before his difficult run reached another low point at the German GP, where a qualifying incident left him with further injuries.
The repeated setbacks took a significant toll on his confidence and performance. With each incident, Bezzecchi found himself analysing what had gone wrong and questioning his own riding.
“It was a period where I was overthinking a lot,” Bezzecchi admitted, highlighting the mental pressure that can accompany the physical demands of MotoGP.
Source: Motorcycle News
During his toughest moments, Bezzecchi leaned heavily on the support of his family, friends and the VR46 Academy. The backing of Valentino Rossi and his team also played an important role in helping him regain perspective.
For Bezzecchi, getting back on the bike offered an opportunity to shut out the doubts and focus purely on racing.
“When you put the helmet on, it's like when you put on earplugs,” he explained, describing how racing allows him to block out the noise and concentrate on the task in front of him.
That mindset proved crucial when he returned to competitive form at Silverstone.
Bezzecchi arrived at the British GP still dealing with physical limitations, including a lack of upper-body strength and restricted movement in his knees. Despite those challenges, he immediately showed signs of his old pace.
The Italian qualified his VR46 Ducati on the second row before converting that speed into two podium finishes across the Silverstone weekend. The Sunday result was particularly significant as it marked his first top-three finish in the main race since Mugello.
His strong performance also lifted him back to second in the championship standings, with Jorge Martin holding the advantage at the top.
For Bezzecchi, however, the results meant more than just championship points. They offered confirmation that he could overcome the difficult period and compete at the front again.
Bezzecchi now wants to put the difficult chapter behind him and concentrate on getting his body fully back to strength. He regards Silverstone as an important turning point but insists the setbacks are already in the past, with physical preparation now his main priority as he looks to maintain his form over the remainder of the season.
With his confidence restored and his physical condition continuing to improve, Bezzecchi can now look ahead with renewed belief. After one of the most difficult stretches of his season, the VR46 rider has shown that he remains capable of fighting at the sharp end of the MotoGP grid.
