MotoGP: Davide Brivio to Lead Trackhouse Racing's Newest Project as Team Principal

Davide Brivio, who previously led Alpine's Formula 1 squad, will be returning to MotoGP as the team head for the brand-new Trackhouse Racing outfit. Even though there were rumours that Brivio could be joining Honda, he has decided to join the new American team instead. After three years at Alpine, where he filled a variety of jobs, Brivio decided to join Trackhouse. While CEO Luca de Meo had Brivio serve as Formula 1 team racing director, he has since spent the past year and a half managing Alpine's young driver programme. He will succeed PJ Rashidi, who was originally named director of the American squad.

MotoGP: Davide Brivio

There is little need to introduce Brivio's acclaimed status among the top two-wheel World Championship racers. A legendary character, he was revered for his masterful management of five MotoGP Riders World Championships and four Constructor's crowns, spanning two brands. When Brivio showed interest in the team's new initiative, Trackhouse quickly recruited him because of his exceptional background and record of success. In 2020, Brivio achieved his greatest MotoGP success to date. This triumph came before his unexpected move from the MotoGP Paddock to Formula 1.

Davide Brivio, Team Principal: "It all happened very quickly in the last days with Justin asking me to help Trackhouse in the MotoGP challenge. It’s so exciting to be a part of this new project since the beginning and I’m really looking forward to get to know Trackhouse more and see what we can bring in MotoGP from the successful vision and experience that this company has in other sports and environments. It could be a great combination of the two worlds. Now, it’s just one more test to go, almost time to go racing and we will try to support as much as we can our two talented riders Miguel and Raul and have fun. In the last few days everything has happened very quickly and before I could not say where I was going but hey, it’s great news and we will start working quickly!"

Justin Marks, Team Owner said: "It’s incredible to have someone of Davide’s caliber and experience leading the Trackhouse Racing MotoGP Team. All of us at the company are humbled by the commitment he has made. It became apparent the moment I met Davide that he would be someone that fits perfectly in the Trackhouse culture. I know he will lead us to great things on and off the racetrack."

MotoGP: Trackhouse Racing

Pitbull and Justin Marks's NASCAR team, Trackhouse Racing, has an outstanding record in North American competition, having won six Cup Series races among other trophies. Due to unexpected difficulties caused by CryptoDATA's actions, which made RNF's situation untenable, the team's plans to enter MotoGP were accelerated from 2025. Although Trackhouse Racing had planned to join MotoGP in 2025 and had investigated the possibility earlier in the year, they were forced to enter the international motorcycle racing arena early.

Trackhouse Racing took advantage of the changing conditions to enter MotoGP by acquiring the assets and staff of the former RNF team. Because of this calculated approach, Trackhouse Racing is now in a prime position to take over the MotoGP stage.

Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, who are now signed riders for Aprilia, have chosen to stay associated with the team under the Trackhouse label, which is an intriguing move. It is anticipated that this partnership will strengthen Aprilia's position and ability to compete in the MotoGP competition.

With Brivio at the helm, the Trackhouse Racing crew is sure to be an integral part of Aprilia's RS-GP development and progression in 2024. Justin Marks's crew has officially asked Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez to provide two 2024 factory specs RS-GP motorcycles so that they can work together. It is worth mentioning that both riders have decided to stay with the satellite outfit, smoothly moving from RNF to Trackhouse. Despite the organisational shifts, the roster remains consistent and comfortable thanks to this continuity.