Without a doubt, for the competition team Aprilia Racing A stage begins, marked by great changes and new ambitions. The current World Champion, Jorge Martinjoins the Noale factory accompanied by his new teammate, Marco Bezzecchi.
Both drivers have just unveiled in Milan the most recent version of the Aprilia RS-GP of competition. Furthermore, the most anticipated doubt was finally cleared up: Jorge Martin will carry the coveted number 1 on its fairing. This means that, for the first time in the premier class, a motorcycle Aprilia It will have the number 1 on the front of its fairing.
Regarding this issue, the Madrid native has declared: «I didn’t have any hesitation about putting the ‘1’, because I’ve been fighting for this my whole life. Winning the World Championship in MotoGP™ and being able to put this number on the Aprilia is something incredible. Hopefully we can have even more motivation with this number. I feel great with him and, hopefully, we can take him to the top«.
This is the Aprilia RS-GP
In the Aprilia RS-GP25 Each component has been optimized to compete at the highest level, consolidating Aprilia as a key player in the premier class. From more efficient aerodynamics to improvements in the chassis, electronics and V4 engine, the bike reflects the innovative DNA of the transalpine factory. Everything, under the technical direction of Fabiano Sterlacchini.
Lorenzo Savadori will continue as a test rider, contributing to the development of the bike, while the team MotoGP Trackhousewhich was presented yesterday, will play a crucial role with Raul Fernandez and the debutante Ai Ogura. The good news is that this set of drivers ensures that four RS-GP of specification 2025 will be ready to compete from the first race.
Jorge Martin expressed his enthusiasm: «I am very excited about this new challenge: winning with Aprilia. My goals are clear, and now we must focus on being the best version of ourselves, both the team and I. This is the ideal place to achieve great things. I feel the support of the team and I am convinced that we can make history together. It will be an exciting season.»
Marco Bezzecchi He also shared his excitement: «It is an honor to join this team and represent a brand as prestigious as Aprilia. Being part of an official team is a dream come true. I’m looking forward to getting on the bike, working hard and looking for great results. The energy and motivation of everyone on the team is contagious, and I’m ready to give it my all.»
On the other hand, Fabiano SterlacchiniTechnical Director of Aprilia Racinghighlighted during the event: «Starting this new stage with Aprilia Racing is an honor. Our goal for 2025 is to be consistently competitive in both sprint and main races. We will be working with two extraordinary drivers, which represents a major change in our lineup and technical approach. We are motivated and ready to face the challenges of this new era.»
Finally, Massimo RivolaCEO of Aprilia Racingdeclared: «The 2025 season marks a new chapter for Aprilia Racing, with the ambition to be protagonists in every race. We have two talented drivers and a highly committed team. The RS-GP25 has immense potential, and our goal will be to maximize its performance throughout the 22 races of the championship. We are ready to build something extraordinary.»
