P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aprilia needs "better bike" to be stronger in 2025 MotoGP rider market
Aprilia is becoming a more attractive option in MotoGP, leading top riders like Fabio Quartararo to consider joining them. Quartararo has been in talks with several manufacturers about his future and Aprilia is monitoring the rider market closely for their 2025 lineup. Aprilia’s CEO, Massimo Rivola, emphasized the need for further developments on the RS-GP to attract a top rider. While Quartararo is set to make a quick decision on his future, Aprilia is in no rush to finalize their lineup, prioritizing performance improvements. The current lineup includes Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Vinales, Miguel Oliveira, and Raul Fernandez, with Espargaro likely to receive a contract extension and Vinales showing promise with a recent win in Portugal.
