Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only «question mark» for us
Aprilia says adapting to an all-new MotoGP rider line-up remains the only “question mark” for the marque as it prepares to welcome Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi from Ducati in 2025. Aprilia’s MotoGP programme is set for a major reshuffle next year, with the two riders who have played a major role in transforming the […]
Aprilia signs Bezzecchi to partner Martin for 2025 MotoGP season
Aprilia has signed VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on a multi-year contract to partner Jorge Martin at its factory MotoGP team from 2025. As reported by Motorsport.com, Bezzecchi will move to the Noale-based marque after three seasons with Ducati’s satellite VR46 squad, a stint that has so far yielded three grand prix victories and a best […]
Maverick Vinales set for KTM MotoGP switch
The Spaniard will bring the curtain down to his three-year stint with Aprilia, which has so far yielded one grand prix victory in Austin this year and a total of seven podium finishes. He will join the structure currently managed in tandem by Tech3 and KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility group, the team which currently […]
How 24 hours changed the trajectory of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP career
On 30 May, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, it looked certain that the eventuality everyone was anticipating for 2025 was coming to pass. Gazzetta dello Sport reported that championship leader Martin would be promoted to the factory Ducati team and the Italian marque was now waiting to get Marc Marquez’s answer on whether he […]
Martin signs for Aprilia as Marquez nears factory Ducati MotoGP promotion
On Monday 3 June, Motorsport.com broke the news that Ducati had made a U-turn on its decision to promote championship leader Jorge Martin from Pramac to its factory squad. With Marquez stating at the Italian Grand Prix that racing on a factory bike at Pramac was “not an option” for him, Ducati’s plans to keep […]
Vinales denies 2025 Aprilia deal done amid “open doors” on MotoGP grid
The 10-time grand prix winner has been with Aprilia since the latter half of the 2021 campaign, following his acrimonious split with Yamaha that year, and has become a firm favourite with management. Aprilia’s faith in Vinales paid off earlier this year in America when he scored his first grand prix win with the Italian […]
Aprilia hints at Espargaro MotoGP replacement preference
On Thursday ahead of the Catalan Grand Prix, three-time MotoGP race winner Espargaro announced he will be retiring from racing at the end of the season. This has opened up a prime factory spot on the grid for 2025, which has already been linked to several high-profile names. In recent weeks, Enea Bastianini’s manager Carlo […]
Aprilia must “be smart” to avoid Barcelona MotoGP expectations after 2023
The sixth round of the 2024 campaign takes place this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and is expected to be a strong hunting ground for Aprilia. This is because of Aleix Espargaro’s run to victories in the sprint and the grand prix last year at the venue, while Maverick Vinales was second in the […]
Raul Fernandez set to get 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike at Jerez
Fernandez was the only rider within the Aprilia contingent to start the season with last year’s bike, with team-mate Miguel Oliveira getting the latest-spec machinery in 2024 following the takeover of RNF Racing by American outfit Trackhouse. Originally, it had been communicated to Fernandez that he would move to the upgraded RS-GP at this weekend’s […]