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The majority owner of Aprilia’s satellite MotoGP operation RNF insists it retains full rights to its grid slots – despite the departure of founder Razlan Razali and a rival contender thought to be vying for its place
The RNF Aprilia MotoGP team has announced that team principal and 40% shareholder Razlan Razali has been removed from his position due to pressure from shareholders following poor performance and financial decisions. Razali has been involved with the team for a decade and was instrumental in its formation. After gaining control of the team in 2022, he sold a majority stake to new title sponsor CryptoData. However, this past season has been a disaster for RNF, with injuries and underwhelming results. The team’s ownership has confirmed that an internal audit will be conducted to review processes and employee activity, and changes in management will be implemented following the audit. Despite Razali’s departure, CryptoData RNF maintains the rights to a MotoGP grid slot until 2026.
