MotoGP: Aprilia Reveals New RS-GP as Martin Chooses Number 1 for 2025 Season

The Aprilia Factory Team has unveiled its striking new livery for the 2025 MotoGP season, showcasing reigning World Champion Jorge Martin sporting the coveted number one plate. Joining Martin is Marco Bezzecchi, who is making a highly anticipated move from the VR46 team. The Aprilia livery maintains its familiar design with small updates, including a new partnership with the Italian dairy brand Sterilgarda. This season also introduces Fabiano Sterlacchini as the new technical chief. He replaces Romano Albesiano, who moved to Honda.

Aprilia states that the MotoGP RS-GP25 represents a key step in the development of their MotoGP project. The bike has been improved in all areas, including aerodynamics, chassis, electronics, and the V4 engine. These updates focus on components not affected by the regulation freeze, aiming to enhance performance.

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Jorge Martin said: 'I am super excited by this new challenge, to win with Aprilia. My goals are very clear; now we must concentrate on being the best version of ourselves - that goes for Aprilia and for me personally. I’m in the right place to do great things, it will be an exciting challenge, we are all very determined. I really feel the warmth of being part of this team, and I think that this is the perfect place for me. We are all thrilled to be starting this new season.'

Marco Bezzecchi: 'I’m really happy I joined this team, and Aprilia as a whole. It’s going to be fantastic, and I’m really happy to be representing such an important brand. It’s a great source of pride for me, both as a person and as a rider, to become an official rider. I can’t wait to get onto the track, to work hard and to give it some gas, and try to achieve some good results. We are all really motivated, and that’s something that I really value. I’m really fired up - see you in Sepang for the test!'

MotoGP: Aprilia's 2024 Season

In 2024, Aprilia was the only manufacturer to stop Ducati from winning every Grand Prix. Maverick Vinales claimed a remarkable victory at the Circuit of the Americas after starting from 11th place.

However, Aprilia couldn't maintain their early-season form, finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship and fourth in the Teams’ Standings.

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Aleix Espargaro, a three-time race winner, retired from full-time racing in 2024 and became a test rider for Honda. His teammate, Maverick Vinales, also left Aprilia to join KTM Tech3 alongside Enea Bastianini.