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First Look: Aprilia unveils new MotoGP livery for the 2026 season
Aprilia MotoGP team revealed their 2026 livery in Milan, following their best season yet in MotoGP with four wins and a runner-up spot in the constructors’ standings.
Marco Bezzecchi stepped in for injured Jorge Martin, who struggled with injuries in 2025. Martin’s return saw him involved in multiple crashes, leading to contract disputes with Aprilia due to a performance clause.
The team officially launched the 2026 livery in the presence of both Martin and Bezzecchi at Sky Sports studios.
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola emphasized the team’s goal of being competitive in every race, highlighting their belief in the potential of their RS-GP26 and both riders.
Aprilia is the third team to unveil their 2026 liveries, following Pramac and VR46, with Ducati, Yamaha, Trackhouse, KTM, Tech3, Gresini, LCR, and Honda teams set to showcase their liveries in the coming days.
