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In the Sky studios in Rogoredo, Massimo Rivola lifted the veil on the 2025 Aprilia MotoGP season, revealing not only a new bike but also a renewed team, ready to take on the top. With the recruitment of world champion Jorge Martin and Italian talent Marco Bezzecchi, the ambition is clear: to aim for triumph.

During the official presentation of the team Aprilia Racing for season 2025, Massimo Rivola, the CEO, has defined the ambitions of the Italian brand. With the arrival of George Martin, reigning world champion, and Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia is clearly aiming for the top.

Rivola stressed the importance of the history ofAprilia in his statements: " With a history like its own, Aprilia Racing must aim for victory. » He stressed the many changes made to the team, not only in terms of drivers and the new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini, but also with the arrival of new technical leaders and new staff. I believe that today we are a company that can support the hiring of a world champion and an Italian talent, who will have the pressure like us " he added, referring to the pilot duo, Martin et Bezzecchi.

He also mentions: « From the beginning of our collaboration, it was clear that Jorge Martin did not just want to be the leader of the project, he already is. He understood that it was also the job of the world champion to put himself at the forefront of the project. Jorge is a fighter and he knows how to use his energy. I think Marco Bezzecchi will also benefit greatly from that. Of course, deep down he wants nothing more than to beat Jorge – as a champion he is the best reference"

Rivola also addressed the challenges ahead, including the comparison between his new riders and Ducati's champions, Pecco Bagnaia et Marc Marquez. " We compare two riders who rode our bike for just one day with those who have ridden it for 8 years. We must be very careful ", he explained. He stressed the importance of reducing lap times: " you put the remaining 2/3 tenths and that feeling after having covered a few kilometers. You'll have to be good at shortening these times., the more we do it, the more we can annoy everyone »

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Massimo Rivola: “ we can build something special »

The 2025 season represents, according to Rivola, the beginning of a new era for aprilia-racing with a clear ambition: to always be competitive in every race. With two strong, talented and motivated riders like Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, and with an equally determined team and company, we can build something special. The RS-GP25 has huge potential and our task will be to ensure that this is expressed to the maximum in the 22 races of the championship. He said.

Speaking of Aprilia's potential, Rivola acknowledged past performance while remaining optimistic about the future. The potential is there, we are talking about a 2024 below expectations, but Aprilia has made 14 front rows in 20 races, the bike is going strong, also thanks to those who pushed it to the limit like Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaró. » He also addressed managing expectations: “ Managing expectations, especially in the beginning, will be a key factor. Starting with two hostile tracks like Sepang and Thailand is perhaps better. The biggest problems will arise immediately »

Rivola discussed the importance of sponsors for Aprilia : " The bike this year is very beautiful, in addition to the enthusiasm of the sponsors already present who wanted to stay at all costs given the new team of drivers, New ones have also been added, a good number. When you have so many sponsors, it's not easy to make a beautiful bike, but we managed it »

And he adds: “ If a title sponsor were to come along, we would be happy to step aside at least from a livery perspective. Obviously, The title sponsor must put a worthwhile amount on the table ».

Massimo rivola concludes with a note of optimism and hope: “ It is clear that with such potential, we have everything to do well. » With a renewed team and promising drivers, Aprilia is ready to challenge the dominance of Ducati en MotoGP.

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