MotoGP<\/a>, explained that he\u2019s happy riding other kinds of bikes with the VR46 Academy.<\/p>\n\u201cI usually ride with a Yamaha R1, sometimes a Yamaha R6. We also ride with small bikes, like the Ohvale,<\/p>\n
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\u201cI train with the guys, with Pecco, my brother [Luca Marini], Bezzecchi, Franco [Morbidelli]\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Former team-mate and title rival Lorenzo, now a rider coach for Maverick Vinales, then asked Rossi – who also owns the VR46 MotoGP team – about the kind of advice he gives.<\/p>\n
\u201cI go and watch them on track, see what kind of things they are doing, if it\u2019s better or worse than the others,” said Rossi.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also help them with how to manage a weekend, how to fight in the battles.\u201d<\/p>\n
And who\u2019s the strongest? Lorenzo asked.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt the moment [September 2025], the most in-form guy is Bezzecchi,\u201d replied Rossi.<\/p>\n
Bezzecchi went on to finish third in the world championship for Aprilia, with three grand prix victories.<\/p>\n
The Italian then won the 2026 Thai season opener from pole position, making amends for falling from the early lead in the Sprint.<\/p>\n
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