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FOUND: 4 - What They Never Told You

Are tracks designed for F1 more dangerous for MotoGP riders?

In the wake of Jorge Martín's devastating Qatar crash, just ask Aprilia MotoGP sporting director Massimo Rivola.

Motorsport

Martin set for Spain return with a medical flight from Qatar

Jorge Martin has spent the last 11 days in Doha following the pneumothorax he suffered after crashing in the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Jorge Martin to return to Spain on Saturday on a medical flight from Qatar

Jorge Martín has spent the last 11 days in Doha following the pneumothorax he suffered after crashing in the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.

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Ducati takes aim at Aprilia as Martin test request declined

A heated discussion ends in disappointment for both Jorge Martin and Aprilia as the group voted no to a track test for the injured rider before Qatar

Autosport

Ducati key in denying Aprilia test for Jorge Martin before his Qatar return

A heated discussion ends in disappointment for both Jorge Martin and Aprilia as manufactures voted no to a special track session for the injured rider

Motorsport

Why the Martin test request should prompt a rule change

In the grand scheme of everything going on in the world right now, the question of whether to allow the injured Jorge Martin to try out his MotoGP Aprilia before attempting to race it is a strikingly piffling issue.

Autosport

Aprilia denies Michelin’s explanation for Martin’s Sepang crash

Aprilia is seeking fresh answers from Michelin about Jorge Martin’s nasty crash in the Sepang MotoGP test, having refuted the French manufacturer’s claim that it was caused by a drop in tyre temperature.

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Aprilia denies Michelin’s explanation for Martin’s MotoGP crash

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Aprilia and Michelin at odds over cause of Martin’s Sepang crash

Aprilia has indirectly pinpointed the blame on Michelin for Jorge Martin’s violent crash at the start of MotoGP pre-season testing in Malaysia, but the French tyre supplier has ruled itself out of any responsibility.

Autosport

Aprilia CEO is Worried About MotoGP’s Future, and He's Right to Worry

If car enthusiasts see Formula 1 as the ultimate playground for automotive engineering brilliance, MotoGP is the exact same thing, but for the two-wheeled world. It’s where motorcycle manufacturers flex the very best of what they’re capable of, and quite frankly, the breeding ground for a lot of the innovations…

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Why Martin is a double-edged sword for Aprilia in MotoGP 2025

Last year, the MotoGP transfer market remained stagnant until Ducati decided on Marc Marquez as Francesco Bagnaia's team-mate for 2025 and 2026. The verdict from the Bologna brand was made effective in Mugello, and that's when Jorge Martin and Aprilia moved quickly to announce the arrival of the Madrid native…

Motorsport

MotoGP needs to "go to another level" to attract big sponsors - Aprilia

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes MotoGP must be more "aspirational" in order to attract new and bigger sponsors to the championship.

Autosport

Aprilia’s Rivola appointed new president of the MotoGP Constructors' Association

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola will become the new president of the MotoGP World Championship Constructors’ Association (MMSA), Motorsport.com has learned.

Motorsport

Aprilia CEO admits "we are doing something wrong" in MotoGP after poor form

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola admits the manufacturer is “doing something wrong” in MotoGP after watching it slip away from Ducati in the pecking order in recent races.

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Aprilia CEO admits "we are doing something wrong" in MotoGP after slump

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola admits the manufacturer is “doing something wrong” in MotoGP after watching it slip away from Ducati in the pecking order in recent races.

Motorsport

Martin: Ducati has offered full support in MotoGP despite Aprilia deal

Jorge Martin says Ducati has assured him that he will get its full support in the 2024 MotoGP title fight despite his impending split from the Italian manufacturer. Pramac rider Martin will leave the Ducati fold after four seasons to join Aprilia on a multi-year deal in 2025, having lost…

Motorsport

How 2024's 'fake' Bezzecchi got his factory MotoGP wishes with Aprilia

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola says the Italian marque has leaned on what Marco Bezzecchi did in MotoGP prior to 2024 as to what he can be capable of in 2025.

Motorsport

Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025 the only "question mark" for us

Aprilia says adapting to an all-new MotoGP rider line-up remains the only “question mark” for the marque as it prepares to welcome Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi from Ducati in 2025.

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Martin didn't make Aprilia MotoGP decision "out of anger”, says Rivola

On Monday evening, it was announced that Martin will leave the Ducati fold after four seasons and move to Aprilia in 2025, replacing the retiring Aleix Espargaro on a multi-year deal.

Autosport

How 24 hours changed the trajectory of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP career

On 30 May, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, it looked certain that the eventuality everyone was anticipating for 2025 was coming to pass.

Autosport

Aprilia hints at Espargaro MotoGP replacement preference

On Thursday ahead of the Catalan Grand Prix, three-time MotoGP race winner Espargaro announced he will be retiring from racing at the end of the season.

Autosport

How Espargaro “silenced many mouths” during his underdog MotoGP career

Whenever an ‘exceptional press conference’ is quickly ushered into the MotoGP weekend schedule for a single rider, it usually means only one thing: retirement.

Autosport

How Vinales finally banished his Yamaha MotoGP demons

Maverick Vinales’ MotoGP career has so far run for 163 rounds since he made his debut with Suzuki in 2015. In that time he has taken 10 grand prix wins, which equates to a winning average of just 6.135% - or one per season, with the Spaniard now in his…

Motorsport

Aprilia boss says money shouldn't be determining factor in MotoGP rider's future

Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 world champion, announced last week that he would stay at Yamaha for another two years despite speculation linking him with other teams as the Japanese manufacturer continues to struggle to be competitive.

Autosport

Aprilia boss says money shouldn't be determining factor in MotoGP rider futures

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