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Aprilia reacts to Valencia MotoGP win: ‘Normally we are s**t at the end of a season’
Massimo Rivola, Aprilia’s CEO, jokingly mentioned that the team could finally enjoy a Sunday after winning the Valencia Grand Prix, as they usually struggle at the end of the season.
Marco Bezzecchi wrapped up the 2025 season with his third victory, narrowly beating Raul Fernandez by 0.686s.
This win marked Aprilia’s first consecutive wins in the premier class and their first 1-2 finish since 2023.
Aprilia had its best MotoGP season with four wins, second in the manufacturer’s standings, and third in the riders’ championship with Bezzecchi.
Rivola reflected on the season, acknowledging their recent strong performances and looking forward to the future development of the team and their success.
Bezzecchi’s performance, alongside technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini, has been credited for Aprilia’s impressive run as Ducati’s main competitor after the summer break.
