Michael Laverty says Aprilia are no longer ‘piggybacking’ Italian rivals Ducati in MotoGP
Michael Laverty believes Aprilia are starting to step out from Ducati’s shadow in MotoGP, even though there’s still a gap in resources between the two…
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Aprilia quietly hopeful Marco Bezzecchi will edge out Jorge Martin in MotoGP title race
There are concerns within Aprilia that Jorge Martin could clinch the world championship before making his switch to Yamaha. Marco Bezzecchi continued his impressive run…
Francesco Bagnaia could ride Aprilia’s 2027 bike early under proposed MotoGP amnesty
Francesco Bagnaia could be allowed to test Aprilia’s bike while still contracted to Ducati under a proposed ‘amnesty’ for riders who are switching teams. Bagnaia,…
Francesco Bagnaia to reunite with former Casey Stoner crew chief at Aprilia after Ducati exit
Francesco Bagnaia is closing in on a move away from Ducati, and it looks like he’ll be taking an important member of his team along…
Jorge Martin’s only path to staying with Aprilia in 2027 is a step down to Trackhouse
Jorge Martin’s only path to stay with Aprilia in 2027 appears to be a move down to Trackhouse. Before the 2026 MotoGP season began, reports…
Why Ducati think Aprilia’s early season success might be overblown
There’s a belief within Ducati that the early season performance shift in MotoGP has a lot to do with Michelin’s updated tyre construction, and it…
Aprilia’s bold redesign aims to close the gap on Ducati in 2026 MotoGP season
Aprilia pulled the covers off their 2026 MotoGP bike at an event in Milan on Thursday. They have made clear that they are targeting the…
Why Aprilia and Marco Bezzecchi could shake up MotoGP in 2026
Ducati’s dominance is under pressure heading into the new season, and Max Biaggi thinks Aprilia might be the ones to take advantage. Last season was…
Late rule change could shake up the 2026 MotoGP paddock
There’s a push to ban the ‘leg wings’ currently on the Aprilia and Honda bikes, and if it goes through, the change could come into…
Massimo Rivola is ‘convinced’ that Aprilia can challenge Marc Marquez for the MotoGP crown in 2026
The second half of the 2025 MotoGP campaign showed signs that it was possible for Marc Marquez and Ducati to be beaten by a rival…
