The two Aprilia Racing riders, alongside key team figures, share their thoughts after the team presentation: here’s what they had to say
There’s a sense of revolution at Aprilia Racing. Out goes longtime “Captain” Aleix Espargaró and the last race winner for the Noale-based team, Maverick Viñales, making way for two fresh faces, both from Ducati.
We’re talking, of course, about reigning world champion Jorge Martin and former VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi. Together, they form one of the most competitive line-ups in the championship, ready to showcase the full potential of the RS-25 from the start.
Statements of the key figures
Here’s what World Champion Jorge Martin had to say to Aprilia’s official channels: “I’m thrilled about this new challenge, winning with Aprilia. My goals are very clear, and now we need to focus on being the best version of ourselves, both for Aprilia and for me. This is the right place to do great things. It’ll be an exciting challenge, but we’re all very motivated. I feel the warmth of the team, and I believe this could be the perfect place for me. We’re all extremely pumped to start this new season.”
Marco Bezzecchi also shared his excitement: “I’m happy to have joined this team and all of Aprilia. It’s going to be fantastic, and I’m really proud to represent such an important brand. For me, it’s a great honor, both as a person and as a rider, to become a factory rider. I can’t wait to hit the track, to work, and to give it my all to achieve great results. Everyone is so motivated, and I really appreciate that. I’m super excited—see you in Sepang for the tests!”
Fabiano Sterlacchini, newly joined the team, commented: “It’s a pleasure for me to begin this new adventure with Aprilia Racing. The goal for 2025 is to be consistently competitive in both sprint and long races, aiming to achieve the best possible results throughout the season. It’s essential to keep growing, working with two incredibly talented new riders.”
He added: “This really represents a new era for us, with a significant shift after several years, both in terms of technical management and rider line-up. We’re particularly motivated for the new season and proud to have two leading riders in MotoGP, including the World Champion, in our ranks.”
Finally, Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola concluded: “The 2025 season marks the beginning of a new era for Aprilia Racing, with the ambition of being frontrunners, not just followers. The goal is clear: to be competitive in every race. With two strong, talented, and motivated riders like Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, along with an equally determined team and company, we can build something special. The RS-GP25 has immense potential, and our task is to ensure that it’s fully realized across the 22 races of the championship.”
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