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Trackhouse team principal Davide Brivio says Aprilia “reduced the gap” to Ducati in MotoGP 2025, even if Marc Marquez’s injury clouded the picture.
Despite Marc Marquez’s absence, Aprilia managed to decrease the gap to Ducati in the 2025 MotoGP season, according to team principal Davide Brivio.
Ducati displayed dominance early on in the season, with multiple podium sweeps, but their grip on MotoGP loosened towards the end of the year.
With Marquez’s injury altering the competition landscape, Aprilia capitalized and won three of the final four GPs.
Aprilia’s development progress throughout the season was evident, leading to improved performance and a reduced gap to Ducati.
Brivio commended Aprilia for their efforts and contribution to making the races more exciting and unpredictable.
