Marco Bezzecchi joins MotoGP™ in 2022 for his rookie season , let ’ s get to know him a little better
46 | MotoGP™ | Interview
How would you describe yourself as a person ?
Passionate , hardworking , positive
What ’ s the best memory that you have of your childhood ?
When my father gave me my first bike
Does your family or friends have any nicknames for you ? If so , tell which ones
Bez
What ’ s your lucky number ? why ? 12 and 72 ; the numbers I used in MotoGP . 20 & 71 ; the numbers of my friends that also ride bikes
You think the world would be a better place if ...
If the COVID didn ’ t exist
Your greatest defect / virtue ? defect : I don ’ t have patience / virtue : I love to create a nice group . Friendly
Which quality do you appreciate most in a person ?
Sincerity and friendship
Do you have any pets ? If so , how many and what are their names ?
Rubik , a pitbull
What celebrities friendsever do you have ?
Valentino Rossi , Academy Riders .
Best piece of advice you ’ ve been given ?
Slow is smooth , smooth is fast
Is there a song , a book , a movie or a motivational quote you remind yourself of when you are going through a difficult moment ?
“ Last Dance ” - Michael Jordan docuseries , because I like to see Jordan ’ s way to face the difficulties and how he faces his rivals
Why did you start riding ? My family are passionate about motorbikes
Why did you choose this number on your motorbike ?
72 because when I changed from Moto3™ to Moto2™ I couldn ’ t take the 12 . 72 is the most similar number .
Who is the key person in your career ? Rossi
Which is the most difficult sacrifice you made to be a professional rider ?
I couldn ’ t have a normal teenager life . I had to become an adult earlier than normal .
What is your best memory as a rider ?
First win in the World Championship