The extension of Lorenzo Savadori as Aprilia test rider for the 2025 and 2026 seasons is a decision that is in line with the continuity of the Noale brand's sporting project. This announcement confirms the essential role played by the Italian in the development of the RS-GP.
Lorenzo Savadori extended his contract with aprilia-racing for two more years, guaranteeing his role as test pilot and official replacement until end of 2026. This announcement, which came almost simultaneously with the signing Augusto Fernandez at Yamaha, further strengthens the RS-GP development program under the leadership of Massimo rivola.
Savadori, old 31 years, continues to embody stability and continuity withinAprilia Racing. Since joining the team in 2015 after winning the Superstock 1000 title, he has worked his way up through the Superbike development ranks before becoming a test rider. MotoGP en 2020.
Rivola did not fail to salute the strategic importance of this collaboration: " we are proud to confirm that Aprilia Racing will continue the collaboration with Lorenzo Savadori, one of the pillars of our project, which, together with the test team, has enabled the exceptional development of recent years"
In addition to its behind-the-scenes testing, Savadori will continue to provide injury replacements and will participate in several wild-card races. In 2024, he took part in seven Grand Prix, including four successive replacements of Miguel Oliveira, injured. Although he did not score any points in these appearances, his main role remained that of a development driver focused on experimenting with new technical solutions.
Massimo Rivola: “ For us, Lorenzo Savadori also represents continuity »
Rivola added : " For us, Sava also represents continuity – a fundamental aspect of working with a highly trusted test driver, especially in such an important year in which two new riders will join the factory team"
Clearly delighted to continue this collaboration, Savadori expressed himself enthusiastically: “ I am very happy to continue this adventure and continue my work with Aprilia Racing over the next two seasons. We have done a great job in recent years and I am sure we will continue to improve"
His objective remains ambitious and precise: “ our growth has been constant, step by step, with a fairly clear objective that we always have in mind: to contribute to bringing the RS-GP to the top of MotoGP. »
With this extension, Aprilia joined Ducati (Michele Pirro) and KTM (Dani Pedrosa and Pol Espargaró) in the group of European teams relying on full-time test drivers. On the Japanese side, Yamaha bet on Cal Crutchlow, now supported by Augusto Fernandez, While Honda associates Stefan bradl à Aleix Espargaró et Takaaki Nakagami. Savadori will resume his duties as of Sepang Shakedown on January 31, 2025, marking the start of new intensive development sessions for Aprilia.
