Aprilia’s MotoGP team is poised for a fresh start in 2025. A complete rider reshuffle will see the familiar faces of Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales depart.
Espargaro, a cornerstone of Aprilia’s recent progress, will trade racing leathers for a test rider role with Honda.
Viñales, after a three-year stint with the Italian marque, sets his sights on a new challenge with the satellite Tech3 KTM squad.
To fill the void, Aprilia has secured the talents of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, both currently under the Ducati banner.
While Martin and Bezzecchi undoubtedly bring exceptional skills to the table, Aprilia acknowledges the inherent challenge of integrating two new riders at once.
This shift marks a new chapter for Aprilia’s MotoGP program, with both excitement and a need for strategic adaptation as they usher in a talented new generation of riders.
While the defection of Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales to other teams in 2025 creates a challenge for Aprilia Racing, CEO Massimo Rivola remains optimistic.
He highlights the talent of Lorenzo Savadori, their dedicated test rider, who has prioritized development over personal results in wildcard appearances.
The addition of a satellite team with Raul Fernandez on the latest-spec Aprilia RS-GP bolsters their data collection and development efforts.
Rivola expresses confidence in Aprilia’s design and testing team, acknowledging there’s always room for improvement but emphasizing their crucial role in propelling the Aprilia RS-GP forward.