Marco Bezzecchi Undergoes Procedure After German MotoGP Crash

Marco Bezzecchi has undergone a procedure to clean his knee after crashing at the German MotoGP.

What happened?

Marco Bezzecchi, the Italian MotoGP athlete, has undergone a procedure to clean his knee after a crash at the German MotoGP. The crash occurred on 10-12 July, and Bezzecchi sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured collarbone. He had surgery the following day to repair the collarbone.

Why it matters for Marco Bezzecchi

Bezzecchi's crash at the German MotoGP has had a significant impact on his season. He hasn't finished a Sunday race since he won at Mugello in May, and his only points in the last four grands prix have come from Sprints. This slump has seen him drop from the top of the championship to fourth and 22 points behind his team-mate Jorge Martin.

What comes next?

Bezzecchi has already returned home after the procedure and will continue his rehabilitation ahead of the British MotoGP on 7-9 August. Aprilia says that the Italian is focused on returning to racing as soon as possible. Bezzecchi's final two wins of 2025 were the start of a five-race win streak that concluded at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix where Alex Marquez won.

Bezzecchi's knee wound has been the focus of his latest procedure, and he will continue his rehabilitation ahead of the Silverstone GP. The Italian is now also four points behind Marc Marquez, who was 102 points behind him after the Italian Grand Prix.

Bezzecchi's slump has seen him drop from the top of the championship to fourth, and he will be looking to regain his form in the upcoming British MotoGP. His team-mate Jorge Martin is currently leading the championship, and Bezzecchi will be looking to close the gap.

The British Grand Prix of 2025 saw Bezzecchi take his first victory with Aprilia, the first of three he took last season. Bezzecchi's final two wins of 2025 were the start of a five-race win streak that concluded at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix where Alex Marquez won.

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