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Aprilia could gain extra MotoGP concessions after Brno… but does it want them?
Aprilia risks dropping to the lowest rank in the concessions system following this weekend’s MotoGP Czech Grand Prix if it fails to accumulate sufficient points. The new concession regulations for the 2024 season categorize manufacturers into A, B, C, or D based on performance, leading to corresponding restrictions or benefits. The assessment is determined by the percentage of points earned compared to the maximum available in two specific time frames. A reassessment is expected after the Czech GP, with Aprilia being the sole candidate for a potential downgrade from rank C to D. Current calculations place Aprilia at 34% of the total points available from the British GP to the Czech GP. Achieving 10 points at Brno would maintain its position in rank C, alongside KTM, for the season, but failing to do so would result in a drop to rank D. This would bring benefits such as unrestricted engine development and free in-season testing with race riders. Despite the risks, Aprilia’s CEO believes the team will likely remain in rank C, focusing primarily on performance rather than potential rank changes. This strategic approach is in contrast to their current second place in the manufacturers’ standings, achieved through victories like the British Grand Prix in May with rider Marco Bezzecchi.
