Marco Bezzecchi broke the Silverstone circuit record during Friday practice, timing 1:56.280 on a MotoGP machine, yet admitted the preset injuries still plague his stamina.
Record‑Breaking Pace at Silverstone
The Italian, riding a MotoGP bike for the first time in nearly a month, topped the practice session as the day ended, setting a fresh all‑time record for the circuit.
Injury Troubles Affect Long‑Run Form
Despite the singular‑lap glory, Bezzecchi confessed that extended stints cause him pain and fatigue. “When I have to do four or five laps in a row, I start to suffer,” he explained, noting the impact of both collarbone and knee wounds on longer runs.
Recovery Journey and Surgical Details
He underwent knee surgery during the summer break after doctors discovered a deep wound and a scratched bone when reopening the injury in Germany. The Zear bone was repaired, and he also had a separate operation on the broken collarbone.
Rider’s Assessment of Physical State
Bezzecchi described the pain as “still there” because a small piece of bone remains missing. He is “forcing” himself to handle direction changes, but the knee’s limited mobility hinders him. “The days at home were a disaster,” he said, recalling how racing was impossible until the week before the British GP.
Looking Ahead to the Sprint
He stressed that the sprint format, though shorter, demands the same intensity. “We will try everything—physio, medical staff, rest—to aim for the same performance tomorrow,” he added, hoping to finish both races.
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