Aprilia has made visible progress in MotoGP, managing to win two races in the same season last year. However, it is still not in a position to fight for titles and that is where it wants to get, positioning itself as a credible alternative to Ducati when the rider market may be particularly busy for 2025.
The Noale manufacturer will be monitoring the evolution of contracts, with many expiring at the end of this year – including those of its riders, Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales. The idea is to keep them, but Aprilia Racing’s CEO, Massimo Rivola, admitted to SPEEDWEEK.com that he will be attentive and wants the team to be an alternative to Ducati:
– At the moment, I would like to stay like this because I am convinced that stability is the path to performance, but let’s see what real opportunities arise. I don’t know now, and I don’t seriously think about it, I just want to stay alert. The first four months of the year will be busy for everyone in my position. The goal, of course, is to be the true alternative to Ducati. That’s why we need to be better, we need a faster bike, and we need to show that we are strong.
