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Aprilia lost its tech chief ahead of the 2025 MotoGP season. But there’s been no sign of let-up in aero advances under his replacement
Aprilia’s dominance in the 2025 MotoGP season was propelled by the exceptional aerodynamics of the RS-GP bike, facilitating numerous victories at various high-speed tracks such as Silverstone, Misano, Mandalika, Phillip Island, Portimao, and Valencia, largely credited to rider Marco Bezzecchi. The team’s performance extended to tracks emphasizing slow corners, proving a well-rounded competitive edge. Honda’s Luca Marini acknowledged Aprilia’s aero superiority, expressing the necessity for Honda to enhance in that aspect, given Aprilia’s consistent performance. Aprilia’s motorsport chief Massimo Rivola confirmed the team’s aero excellence, acknowledging their longstanding prowess in that area and emphasizing the need for continued improvement in other aspects. Despite recent aerodynamic rule changes, Aprilia maintains a strong focus on aero advancements, evident in their ongoing developments and strategic personnel decisions to uphold their technological leadership.
