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Trackhouse insists no 2026 MotoGP talks held with “impressive” rookie after test debut
Trackhouse MotoGP team boss Davide Brivio praised Manu Gonzalez’s test on the satellite Aprilia at Aragon as “quite impressive,” highlighting that there have been no discussions regarding the 2026 season. Gonzalez, leading in Moto2 points, filled in for the injured Ai Ogura at the post-Aragon GP test, completing 58 laps and finishing 21st, ahead of LCR newcomer Somkiat Chantra. Impressively, Gonzalez was very close in lap times to factory Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori during the test session. Brivio expressed satisfaction with Gonzalez’s performance, noting his quick adaptation to the MotoGP bike and the various technical elements. The team’s decision to offer the test to Gonzalez was seen as a positive step towards supporting young talents in MotoGP, even though rumors linking him to a future ride with the team were dismissed. Despite speculations, Trackhouse affirmed its commitment to current rider Raul Fernandez for the 2026 season and clarified that Gonzalez’s test was a one-time opportunity without further implications.
