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Marco Bezzecchi believes the 2026 Aprilia has improved, but only by a small margin
Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi believes the 2026 RS-GP has shown improvement, noting a smaller progression compared to the leap between the 2024 and 2025 versions.
In 2025, Aprilia had its best MotoGP season ever, securing four victories and finishing second in the constructors’ standings.
Expectations for 2026 are high, with Aprilia posing a stronger challenge to Ducati after closing the gap in the latter half of the previous season.
Following the Sepang pre-season test, Ducati appears to maintain an edge, while Aprilia, led by Bezzecchi, secured the second position overall.
Bezzecchi acknowledges the minor improvements in the 2026 bike compared to the previous year and expressed a desire for better results during the testing phase.
Amid ongoing developments, such as the innovative rear aero design, Bezzecchi recognizes the continuous quest for enhancements in MotoGP as each small change can make a significant impact on performance.
