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Aprilia reveals its 2024 MotoGP livery
Since its return to the premier class in 2015, the Italian manufacturer has entered its 10th season, partnering with Gresini Racing initially and transitioning to a standalone factory team in 2022. Aprilia achieved its first MotoGP victory in 2022 with Aleix Espargaro in Argentina, who had a strong season finishing third in the standings. However, the team did not replicate the same success in the following season, with Espargaro finishing sixth overall. Maverick Vinales, Espargaro’s teammate, also faced challenges on the track and ended the season in seventh place. Aprilia recently unveiled its updated livery for the 2024 season ahead of the Qatar pre-season test. Espargaro expressed optimism about the new bike’s performance, highlighting improvements for the upcoming season but pointing out the need for more engine power in the mid-range. Vinales, on the other hand, faced difficulties with bike stability during testing, setting the stage for the final pre-season session before the racing season commences in March at the Losail International Circuit.
