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Aprilia became the penultimate team to lift the covers of the livery it will campaign in 2024, the Italian manufacturer
Aprilia introduced its ’24 house colors during an online launch, held in Qatar, before the final premier class pre-season test at the Lusail International Circuit next week. Race riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales showcased the new look of the RS-GP. The 2024-specification bikes will feature less red flashes from the previous season, with purple accents and new placement of minor sponsor logos. The updated branding includes more red in the Aprilia logo compared to the predominantly white branding from last season. Building on a mixed 2023 season, where the RS-GP showed speed but struggled at certain tracks, Espargaro claimed victories at Barcelona Catalunya and Silverstone while Vinales secured three second-place finishes. Despite challenges on slower tracks, Aprilia finished third in the constructors table ahead of Yamaha and Honda. Radical aerodynamic upgrades, such as a ‘batmobile’ style device for more rear grip, were tested during the recent Sepang test.
