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Marco Bezzecchi has shared his thoughts on becoming teammates with Pecco Bagnaia starting in the 2027 season, saying it will feel "strange." With two of Italy's top riders set to join the same garage, attention is turning to how cooperation and rivalry will play out between them next season.
Bezzecchi said it'll 'feel weird' having Bagnaia as a teammate from 2027. I like this honesty. Two strong riders going into the same pit means they're allies and each other's biggest rival at once. The guy you share data with, no secrets, becomes the enemy fighting over tenths of a second. That tension is exactly what makes racing great. Their relationship next season, that's worth watching.
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An Italian-vs-Italian battle right inside the Aprilia pit — can't take your eyes off next season.
Even on the same team, do teammates normally go at it hard during the race itself?
Yeah, the points battle within a team is dead serious, teammates included, no mercy there.
Curious which of Bezzecchi and Bagnaia has the better head-to-head record this season.
Two top Italian riders becoming teammates — there's been a similar setup before too.
Saying it'll feel 'strange' is a perfectly chosen phrase, feels like the rivalry can't quite be hidden.
Even if it looks friendly on the surface, there's no way it feels calm underneath.
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