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VR46 Unveils Patriotic Red-and-White Livery for Mandalika MotoGP: Bezzecchi and Di Giannantonio Revel in ‘Rock Star’ Reception
VR46 reveals exclusive Mandalika MotoGP design | “I felt like Justin Bieber!”
Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio di Giannantonio will compete in unique red-and-white colors this weekend.
Sponsored by the Indonesian oil company Pertamina and featuring a unique red-and-white patriotic design, VR46 will be the local favorite for this weekend's Mandalika MotoGP.
Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio di Giannantonio, who revealed the unique design on Thursday, mentioned that they were amazed by the 'rock star' welcome they experienced upon reaching the nation.
"I felt like a superstar, maybe like Justin Bieber or even the Beatles!" exclaimed Diggia. "It was similar to how a rock star is welcomed in a city! Witnessing all the support during the parade on Wednesday was incredible."
"I’ve never witnessed such a large crowd cheering, yelling, and showing excitement. This will definitely boost our motivation. I adore the unique design, which looks pretty bold with the Indonesian flag. I aim to perform exceptionally well."
Bezzecchi, whose image can be seen on posters all over the island, said: "To be honest, it's a little weird for me! I'm not accustomed to seeing my face in so many places."
"The backing we receive from our fans, as Fabio mentioned, is incredible. We're fortunate to partner with Pertamina and aim to deliver an excellent performance for everyone."
"We are thrilled that our team could celebrate our collaboration with Pertamina Lubricants by featuring a special fairing in Indonesia's colors," stated Alessio Salucci, the director of the VR46 team.
"This event feels like our third home Grand Prix: the reception we received was exceptional, with amazing warmth and admiration."
Bezzecchi overcame the challenge of a recent collarbone surgery to secure third place in the Mandalika Sprint last year. He then went on to achieve a fifth-place finish in the grand prix, just behind di Giannantonio, who was racing for Gresini at the time.
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