The partnership between Aprilia and Trackhouse appears to be growing stronger, and this will be the first time Justin Marks’ team will start the season with full factory material, and while this shows the trust between the parties, Davide Brivio emphasized that the independent status also works in favor of the Noale manufacturer.
The Trackhouse Team Manager, who will count on Raúl Fernández as the main figure and the one from whom better results are expected, along with rookie Ai Ogura, explained in words to Crash.net that given the sharing of latest-generation material, the intention of both parties to grow is clear, as Brivio had mentioned: ‘It shows, in reality, the connection and interest. Anyway, we were very close with Aprilia, we shared a lot of information, discussed decisions, things like that’.
However, the Italian provided assurance regarding the team’s status, which has freedom in some areas, but always hand in hand with Aprilia: ‘Of course, as an independent team, we are independent in certain aspects. But we share ideas, we share comments, we share what we can improve, what can be better’.
And he concluded: ‘So, I would say we have a very good connection and full cooperation with them. And also I think for Aprilia it’s beneficial to have an independent team: more information, more data. So, it’s working well so far’.