During the period from 2022 to 2026, it is now certain that Aprilia will be there and under its own colors. Which has not been the case since RS-GP arrived in MotoGP in 2015. Noale's machines are placed under the awning of the Gresini team. Who must therefore find a manufacturer for the next four years. And why not continue with the Piaggio group coat of arms? Official driver Aleix Espargaró reveals a little more on the matter…
With the news RS GP, the Grand Prix project ofAprilia is finally gaining scale and speed. From 2022, aprilia-racing will play under his own name. Behind the scenes, the troops are growing with a Andrea Dovizioso which has already started its development work. After making contact with Jerez, he's doing it again at the moment Mugello. A track which will host an Italian Grand Prix at the end of May which could well seal its return to MotoGP with the Noale mark.
On the category chessboard, three teams are waiting to know with whom they will continue the adventure. There is Petronas, with six victories in 2020, who speaks with Yamaha and who contacted Honda. There is the future structure Aramco VR46 who would not sulk Ducati. And there is Gresini, with less substantial means, but which is therefore very well known toAprilia.
Starting from the principle that Suzuki will ultimately not push to have its satellite team, what equipment will all these beautiful people end up with on arrival? For Aprilia, Aleix Espargaró lifts the veil. The Spaniard begins by first rejoicing at the evolution of the situation at Gresini, whose management was taken over by the widow from the late Fausto, whom Covid-19 took from us: “ I am very happy for the Gresini family »Says Alex Espargaro. “ It's great that they keep Fausto's memory in MotoGP. I often tell Massimo Rivola that they should form the satellite team. That would be wonderful ».
Aprilia and its satellite team: Aleix Espargaró votes Gresini
This decision has not yet been made officially. Aprilia wants to equip a second team and thus have four RS-GPs on the field. “ The fact that Aprilia is here for another five years shows that they are working and believing in the MotoGP project. This makes me very happy ", said I will espargaro. It will be very important to have a satellite team so that we can continue to grow. You can see this with the examples of KTM and Ducati. If their factory team isn't out front, then it's a customer team. You can clearly see that the level with four bikes is improving ».
« I always told Massimo that he should do everything he could to find us a satellite team. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes. The team should also have the same bike as me so we can make comparisons ". He ends on Motosport-total: " if Dovi arrives, he could help us in development. I think four identical bikes can add a lot. We will have to wait and see if the bikes will go to the Valentino team or Gresini ». Aleix Espargaró indicated his preference. Gresini can count on the voice of the Spaniard.
