P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2026 MotoGP season began on Friday with practice for the Thai Grand Prix. Aprilia picked up where it left off in testing, holding a clear advantage over a single lap and looking sharp, if not totally out of reach, on race pace. While it is wary of getting ahead of itself, one key factor seems to be an advantage it is exploiting to good effect right now…
After the opening day of the 2026 MotoGP campaign at Buriram, Aprilia has shown significant growth compared to the previous year.
Last season, Aprilia struggled with off-season injuries and new riders, but they have improved drastically since then.
Aprilia’s RS-GP is now a strong contender, winning races and challenging top brands like Ducati.
In the pre-season testing and practice sessions, Aprilia, led by Marco Bezzecchi, has outperformed its rivals, setting new lap records.
Aprilia’s technical innovations, like the ‘f-duct’ aero concept, have contributed to their success, but it’s ultimately Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive riding that’s making the difference at the 2026 Thai Grand Prix.
Overall, Aprilia’s strong performance so far is a testament to their hard work and dedication to developing a competitive MotoGP package.
