MotoGP Italia: Valentino Rossi's Student Duel Event

JAKARTA - The 2023 MotoGP Competition will continue in Italy. Riders will compete at the Mugello Circuit this weekend.

The 2023 Italian MotoGP race will be a duel for two of Valentino Rossi's students. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) and Marco Bezzecki (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) will insist on securing opportunities in the world title competition.

The two Italian riders are currently top of the drivers' standings. Bezzecchi is only one point adrift of Bagnaia, who has collected 94 points so far this season.

Not only Bagnaia and Bezzecchi, fellow host heroes Luca Marini (Mooney VR46) also want to return to a fierce podium fight.

In addition, Bagnaia's teammate, Enea Bastianini, is also predicted to return to action on track after focusing on recovering his injury some time ago.

There is also a dark horse being played. Michele Pirro will return as a wildcard Ducati. He reportedly had some solid results, especially during the race at Mugello, as reported by Antara.

Ducati may intend to steal the attention of the Italian public, but the race at Mugello is also a home race for the Aprilia team. So, Ducati must remain vigilant.

Maverick Vinales (Aprilia Racing) has been on the podium this season, along with team-mate Aleix Espargaro who also has the possibility of fighting for the podium.

Aprilia, like Ducati, also provides wildcards for their test rider, Noale Lorenzo Savadori.

The Italian MotoGP will take place at the Mugello Circuit, on June 9-11.