The 2025 season promises to be a year of great ambitions and transformations for an Aprilia project represented by Massimo Rivola. After saying goodbye to Aleix Espargaró, one of the cornerstones of the RS-GP development, and to Maverick Viñales, who joined Tech3 KTM, the Noale team has decided to give a new face to its project. The arrival of Jorge Martin, MotoGP world champion, and Marco Bezzecchi marks a major turning point for the Italian brand.
Massimo rivola, CEO ofAprilia Racing, described this renewal as " greatest revolution " since his arrival at the head of the team. " We made a path with Aleix that led us to victory. We had a great talent like Maverick, who had one of the best races in history in Austin. And then, even though I always said that stability was synonymous with performance, I changed everything" , said Rivola, highlighting the extent of the changes made in the team.
The new configuration, composed of young and motivated pilots like Martin et Bezzecchi, represents a bold gamble. However, this turning point is accompanied by significant challenges. Rivola mentioned that there was not only a change of drivers, but also a new technical director, which makes this season even more crucial. The initial phase, which will begin in Sepang, will be the most critical" he said. We will have to shorten the time so that the riders know the bike as much as possible and understand what they need."
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Rivola has been clear about the short and medium term objectives. Although George Martin expressed his ambition to fight to retain his title in 2025, Rivola emphasized on MOW that the major objective remains to position itself as a serious competitor by 2026. Jorge said it a little, in 2025 it is ambitious to fight for the title, but in 2026 we want to be in the game. I believe in it, but Today the reference is not us" he explained, acknowledging that Ducati remains the absolute reference in MotoGP.
Aprilia continues to progress, but Rivola remains clear-headed about the gap to be filled with the competition. They have more world titles in their box than all the others put together.. They will be the reference and their bike is really solid" he admitted, while noting progress with the new RS-GP. The good thing about Barcelona, our friendly circuit, is that The new 2025 motorcycle was preferred over last year'sThe work has taken the right direction."
The presentation of the new 2025 motorcycle fromAprilia was marked by a host of new sponsors, notably thanks to the arrival of Martin et Bezzecchi. This increased visibility reflects the team's growing recognition and its potential to attract major partners. However, Rivola is not satisfied with this progress. We still lack the title that would make us take a giant step forward" he confessed. " I am quite satisfied, but the history of Aprilia must be made of victories. Winning is in the DNA of this brand. I want to win the world championship, not a few races"
Aprilia is undergoing a transformation to aim for the top of MotoGP. With two world-class riders and a team that is restructuring, the Italian brand is ready to take on the challenges of 2025. If it manages to stay in the top five and fight for victories, the path to the world title may be shorter than one might think.