Within the dog-eat-dog world of MotoGP™, it is make-or-break time for these three riders as they enter their second seasons
After we noticed no fewer than 5 riders step as much as MotoGP™ in 2022, we’ll solely have Augusto Fernandez (GASGAS Manufacturing facility Racing Tech3) stepping as much as the premier class this season with the Moto2™ crown tucked tightly below his arm. Due to this fact, many eyes can be on the efficiency of the three rookies from final yr that also stay: Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Group), Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) and Raul Fernandez (Cryptodata Aprilia RNF MotoGP™ Group).
LAST YEAR’S ROOKIE OF THE YEAR GOES AGAIN
One of many riders set to shock in 2023 is Marco Bezzecchi. After establishing himself as Rookie of the 12 months final season, beating his 4 rivals to the celebrated crown in relative consolation, the Italian can be seeking to take one other step forwards aboard Pecco Bagnaia’s title-winning GP22. A debut podium at Assen was, undoubtedly, his standout second, however consistency on the finish of the yr, claiming fourth in Australia and Malaysia, can be seen as an incredible springboard forward of his second yr. The roadmap is obvious for Bezz: in a current interview with moto.it, the Italian claimed he is set on “consistently being within the high 5 or 6”.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio is dealing with a make-or-break yr. After struggling to match the performances of fellow rookie and compatriot Bezzecchi on their GP21s final yr, he is made some essential modifications to his close-knit group with a purpose to encourage a change in fortunes. There have been a handful of moments that present the Gresini man has the power to match it with the most effective, none extra so than at his residence Grand Prix in Mugello the place he claimed an emotional pole place.
However because the Italian himself admitted at their group launch in January, the place he outlined the clear intention of “I would like much more than final yr”, 2023 is a large yr. He’ll be hoping 2020 World Championship successful crew chief Frankie Carchedi is the person to assist in giving Diggia the platform to exit and succeed.
“I would like far more than final yr” – Di Giannantonio
Touted as the following huge factor in 2021 after smashing Moto2™ data held by Marc Marquez, Raul Fernandez didn’t seize any headlines final season. By no means gelling with the KTM RC16, and rumoured to neither have gelled with the Austrian manufacturing facility full cease, the Spaniard is hoping he’ll have a brand new lease of life now with Aprilia. A lot religion has been positioned in him by the Noale hierarchy and so they’ll be hoping that religion will be repaid all through the upcoming season.
