Mooney VR46 MotoGP star Marco Bezzecchi has extended his deal with the team and will stay with Valentino Rossi's squad for another season.

"I’m so happy to confirm and announce, at the same time, that the agreement I signed last year was for two years, so in 2023 I will continue riding for the Mooney VR46 Racing Team on the Ducati," said the Italian.

"I’m proud to wear and represent the colours of the VR46 family, Vale and the VR46 Riders Academy, that have been always supporting me, together with the Team and personal partners.

"The technical and mechanical staff group we created these years is full new, rookie in all of the aspects, with technicians coming from Moto2 and other with new roles, but we are completely satisfied with what we’ve achieving so far.

"We keep focus on this 2022 season, trying to finish this first year in MotoGP with the best result, before starting to face the next season."