MotoGP: Aprilia launches new RS-GP, Martin chooses No. 1

The Aprilia factory team has unveiled its eye-catching new livery for the 2025 MotoGP season, showing reigning world champion Jorge Martin wearing the coveted number one number plate. Joining Martin is Marco Bezzecchi, who makes a highly anticipated move from the VR46 team. The Aprilia livery maintains its familiar design with some minor updates, including a new partnership with Italian dairy brand Sterilgarda. This season also saw the introduction of Fabiano Sterlacchini as the new technical director. He replaces Romano Albertciano, who moved to Honda.

Aprilia says the MotoGP RS-GP25 represents a key step in the development of their MotoGP project. The bike has been improved in every aspect, including aerodynamics, chassis, electronics and V4 engine. These updates focus on components that are not affected by the regulatory freeze and are designed to improve performance.

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Jorge Martín said: “I am very excited about this new challenge and to be able to win with Aprilia. My goals are very clear; now we have to focus on becoming the best that we can be – and this is great for Aprilia Ya and I personally. I’m in the right place to do great things and it’s going to be an exciting challenge and we’re both very committed and I really feel the warmth of being a part of this team. I think this is the perfect place for me to start the new season.”

Marco Bezzecchi: “I am very happy to join this team and Aprilia in general. It will be great and I am really happy to represent such an important brand. To be an official rider, both as an individual and as a rider , both make me very proud. I can’t wait to get on the track, train hard, push hard and try to get some good results, which is what I’m really excited about – the Sepang test. See!”

MotoGP: 2024 season in Aprilia

In 2024, Aprilia is the only manufacturer stopping Ducati from winning every grand prix. Maverick Vinales scored a remarkable victory at Circuit of the Americas after starting 11th on the grid.

However, Aprilia failed to maintain its early-season form, finishing third in the constructors’ championship and fourth in the constructors’ championship.

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Three-time race winner Aleix Espargaro retired from full-time racing in 2024 to become a test driver for Honda. His teammate Maverick Vinales also left Aprilia to join KTM Tech3 with Enea Bastianini.