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Aprilia reveals its 2024 MotoGP livery
Aprilia, the Italian manufacturer, is celebrating its 10th season back in the premier class since 2015, when it re-entered the grid in partnership with Gresini Racing. In 2022, Aprilia became a standalone factory team after Gresini chose to collaborate with Ducati, a move that proved pivotal. The year saw Aprilia secure its first MotoGP victory in Argentina with Aleix Espargaro, who had a strong season finishing third in the championship standings. Despite winning races, the team faced challenges, with Espargaro placing sixth and Vinales seventh in the standings last season. Aprilia recently unveiled a slightly modified livery for the upcoming season, building upon the success and attention from its radical aerodynamic approach. As they gear up for the Qatar pre-season test, riders Espargaro and Vinales are optimistic yet facing hurdles as they strive for more engine performance and stability in the races ahead. The team’s quest for success continues as the winter testing period concludes, with racing set to kick off on March 8-10 at the Losail International Circuit.
