Massimo Rivola was part of the somewhat chaotic presentation of the new TrackHouse team, an American brand that Dorna welcomes with open arms, hoping that it will be a gateway to the new world economy. The hope is the same on Aprilia's side and the presence of the brand's big competition boss was symbolic in this respect. On the other hand, we will have to take responsibility by delivering 2024 RS-GPs to the star-spangled banner. A logistical challenge, but also an economic one, because the words of the same Rivola admitting that it was time to find a title investor for the project still resonate at the brand's headquarters in Noale. Which brings us to the driver market looking ahead to 2025...
But before thinking about 2025 and beyond, let's talk about 2024, with this American arrival as Aprilia's satellite structure. “ For us, this is an excellent opportunity, both in terms of marketing and performance, given that the medium and long term objective is to have only official motorcycles. In terms of performance, I think we will take a step forward " welcomes Massimo rivola.
Certainly, but to start the season, alone Miguel Oliveira will have the same machine asAleix Espargaró and Maverick Vinales : " the problem is more time than anything else » wants to reassure Rivola. “ They would have wanted the two official motorcycles immediately, but it was not possible from a logistical point of view. But already this year we will give him great support and it will become more and more an official team » he promises his new partner.
Massimo Rivola: “ Carlo Pernat, Bastianini's manager, knows well that it is also thanks to me that he obtained certain results in the negotiations with Ducati »
During this period of time, Massimo rivola will also be busy developing its line-up for the next two years. With one imperative: to find a team that attracts sponsors, which is currently not the case with two Spaniards in the factory structure. So, we are thinking of recruiting an Italian. Who even has a name...
« I think we know that Enea Bastianini is one of those drivers that I like ". And Massimo rivola made this astonishing confession about GP One : " Carlo Pernat, his manager, knows well that it is also thanks to me that he obtained certain results in the negotiations with Ducati. An Italian pilot would certainly be useful to us, whether it is Enea or another it is too early to say ».
« Perhaps we will reconfirm our two pilots, even if we have seen that winning with Italian bikes and riders provides an excellent sounding board » he admits. “ That said, I am very happy with the 2, or rather 4, drivers that we have ". Then he finishes: “ the first 3 months will be really crazy for the driver market, but we will face it very calmly ».
