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Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola says its 2026 MotoGP bike “must be born as a winning bike”.
Aprilia is not keeping its ambition for the 2026 MotoGP season a secret, having won multiple races in 2025 and ending the season with three wins and a third place in the championship.
Despite Jorge Martin’s struggles in 2025, Marco Bezzecchi’s strong performance and growth have been pivotal to Aprilia’s success.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola emphasizes their goal for 2026 is to battle for the title, leveraging the technical and competitive growth contributed by Trackhouse MotoGP Team.
The team’s strong performance at the post-race MotoGP test in Valencia, with new developments and positive results, adds to their confidence going into the upcoming season.
Aprilia aims to test the RS-GP26 at Sepang and continue their pursuit of building a winning bike, ready to compete as protagonists from the start of the 2026 season.
