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Alex Rins says Aprilia reached Ducati’s level by the end of 2025, while Honda made rapid progress.
When Alex Rins returned home from MotoGP weekends and reviewed the races, he saw that the Aprilia had improved significantly, reaching the level of the Ducati. Additionally, he noticed great improvements from Honda, with Johann Zarco, Luca Marini, and Joan Mir achieving impressive results throughout the season. Despite Ducati’s dominance, Aprilia closed the year with three wins in the final four grands prix.
Honda also made strides by securing 285 constructor points, marking their best performance since 2019. Yamaha, on the other hand, returned to the podium with Fabio Quartararo but shifted their focus to developing a new V4 machine for 2026. Rins confirmed that Yamaha’s decision to switch to the V4 engine was influenced by feedback from their riders regarding limitations, such as rear grip issues, with the Inline machine.
As the final Inline-powered MotoGP race winner for Suzuki in 2022, Rins highlighted the importance of continuous bike development. He acknowledged Yamaha’s efforts to enhance the Inline engine but suggested that they had reached its peak, prompting the switch to the V4 engine platform. Excited about the new project, Rins looked forward to testing different features on the Yamaha V4 during upcoming sessions at Valencia and Sepang.
