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Massimo Rivola says Aprilia has “the best bike” in MotoGP 2026 after a dominant start to the season.
Aprilia, a factory constructor in MotoGP for seven years, regained its dominance and triumph in Europe in 2026.
Returning to the premier class in 2015 with the RS-GP, Aprilia struggled at the back until Aleix Espargaro’s podium in 2021 hinted at a breakthrough.
In 2022, Espargaro secured the RS-GP’s first victory, propelling Aprilia to third place in the constructors’ ranking for the next two years.
Under Marco Bezzecchi’s leadership, Aprilia achieved second place in the constructors’ championship in the previous season.
The 2026 season saw Aprilia dominating with four wins out of six races, with Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin delivering strong performances.
Despite a missed one-two-three finish at the US Grand Prix, Aprilia currently leads all three world championships in MotoGP.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola praised the team’s competitiveness and acknowledged their status as the benchmark bike in the current season.
