P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Aprilia is probably now the best bike on the 2025 MotoGP grid. But it’s hard to tell when its riders keep smashing it into things and each other
The factory Aprilia team has historically struggled with their bike’s performance on overseas trips and technical issues hindering their riders’ potential, but in 2025, the narrative has shifted as the RS-GP is now considered a top contender on the grid.
The 2025-spec machine has shown improved consistency throughout the season, challenging Ducati as the main threat on race weekends.
Despite the strong performance of the Aprilia bike, inconsistency in rider performance has prevented the team from maximizing their success, as seen at the recent Indonesian Grand Prix with Bezzecchi’s unnecessary overtake attempt.
Impatience has been a common factor leading to costly crashes for Aprilia’s star riders, Bezzecchi and Martin, who have yet to fully showcase their potential on the competitive RS-GP.
As the season progresses, both riders are feeling the pressure to deliver results and make the most of the remaining races to capitalize on the competitive bike they have at their disposal.
