Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello Circuit on 31 May, delivering a memorable home win for Aprilia in the MotoGP World Championship. Bezzecchi completed the race in 40:57.347, finishing ahead of teammate Jorge Martín, while Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium in front of the Italian fans.
Starting at the iconic Mugello Circuit, Bezzecchi produced a composed and consistent ride to control the race over the closing stages. The Italian maintained strong pace throughout and crossed the finish line in 40 minutes, 57.347 seconds to secure the maximum 25 championship points.
Aprilia celebrated an outstanding result with a one-two finish as Jorge Martín crossed the line 3.559 seconds behind Bezzecchi. The Spaniard collected 20 championship points after another competitive performance that strengthened Aprilia’s showing at its home Grand Prix.
Francesco Bagnaia secured third place for Ducati, finishing 5.098 seconds behind the race winner. The podium finish earned the Italian 16 championship points in front of the home crowd.
Ai Ogura finished fourth for Trackhouse Racing, ending the race 5.132 seconds behind Bezzecchi and collecting 13 points. Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the top five for the VR46 Racing Team, finishing 5.453 seconds behind the winner to earn 11 championship points.
The result marked a memorable afternoon for Aprilia at Mugello, with Bezzecchi leading a dominant one-two finish while several Italian riders featured prominently in the top five.
Standout Performances
• Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) won the race in 40:57.347.
• Jorge Martín (Aprilia) finished second, 3.559 seconds behind the winner.
• Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) finished third, 5.098 seconds behind.
• Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Racing) placed fourth, 5.132 seconds behind.
• Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) completed the top five, 5.453 seconds behind.
Turning Point
Bezzecchi maintained consistent race pace throughout the latter stages and successfully managed the gap to Jorge Martín. His controlled performance ensured Aprilia secured both the race victory and a one-two finish at Mugello.
Race Statistics
Competition: MotoGP World Championship
Event: Italian Grand Prix
Date: 31 May 2026
Circuit: Mugello Circuit
Winner: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia)
Winning Time: 40:57.347
Top Five Finishers
• 1. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) – 40:57.347 – 25 pts
• 2. Jorge Martín (Aprilia) – +3.559s – 20 pts
• 3. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) – +5.098s – 16 pts
• 4. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Racing) – +5.132s – 13 pts
• 5. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) – +5.453s – 11 pts
Sources
• MotoGP Official Results
• MotoGP Official Timing
• Dorna Sports Race Classification