Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola believes the team\u2019s true potential will become evident starting in September, and he is optimistic about challenging Marc Marquez in the final 10 rounds of the MotoGP season. Marquez, riding for Ducati, dominated the first part of the season by winning eight Grand Prix races and 11 sprint races within the initial 12 rounds, securing a hefty 120-point lead in the championship. After the recent Czech Grand Prix, Marquez acknowledged that his grip on the title might be slipping.<\/p>\n
Aprilia aims to challenge Marquez\u2019s dominance. The team broke Ducati\u2019s stronghold in the 2025 season when Marco Bezzecchi won the British Grand Prix. Bezzecchi also gave a tough fight to Marquez at the Dutch Grand Prix, narrowly missing victory at Assen, and remained Marquez\u2019s closest competitor at the Czech Grand Prix. By the summer break, Aprilia stood second on the manufacturer\u2019s leaderboard, consistently placing in the top five.<\/p>\n
With Jorge Martin back to full strength on Aprilia\u2019s factory team, Rivola is confident the Italian outfit can outpace Marquez in the upcoming races. Speaking in Brno, Rivola said, \u201cWe aren\u2019t yet where we want to be since the changes in our team were meant to secure the title, but there are reasons to be optimistic.\u201d He added, \u201cFrom September onwards, I see Aprilia\u2019s true value. I believe Jorge won\u2019t need many races to start contending for podiums.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rivola also praised Marquez\u2019s exceptional performance, acknowledging that both Marquez and Lorenzo Savadori have been crucial to Aprilia\u2019s current standing. He expressed confidence that if they can compete with Marquez on the Ducati, which many consider unbeatable, then victory is within reach. Rivola pointed out that some tracks, such as Austria, aren\u2019t ideal for Aprilia, but overall, he\u2019s encouraged by how Marquez rides and how the bike performs across different circuits.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This update is thrilling news for MotoGP fans, signaling a potentially intense and unpredictable championship battle in the season\u2019s latter stages. Aprilia\u2019s resurgence against a dominant Marquez promises exciting racing and could reshape the competitive dynamics of the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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