Marco Bezzecchi has never won the Italian Grand Prix. Until now. Bezzecchi took Aprilia’s first ever premier class victory at Mugello, extending his championship lead after Jorge Martin completed the Aprilia 1-2 behind him. Bezzecchi retook the lead with ten laps to go as tyre wear became a factor, then immediately pulled clear of the chasing pack. He leads the championship. He wins at home. And Ducati’s centenary weekend ends with an Italian on an Aprilia on the top step. The statement could not be bigger.

