According to reports Aprilia was compelled to remove a semi-automatic clutch system it had installed before the Australian MotoGP as a result of a dispute from a rival manufacturer
Aleix Espargaro led an Aprilia 1-2 in a chaotic Catalunya MotoGP rocked by a pair of huge crashes on the opening lap, including one which involved championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.
Aleix Espargaro maintained perfect form to claim his maiden MotoGP Sprint victory at his home round of the championship at Catalunya in Barcelona.
Aleix Espargaro held onto the top spot in the timings during Friday’s practice at the Catalunya MotoGP, with Aprilia Racing teammate Maverick Vinales just behind in second.
Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro battled back to regain the lead with the quickest overall time on day one of the Argentina MotoGP after watching teammate Maverick Vinales dominate FP1.
In the opening practice session of the Argentina MotoGP, Maverick Vinales easily led an Aprilia 1-2, with points leader Pecco Bagnaia finishing 10th and Fabio Quartararo 15th.
RNF Racing is the last MotoGP team to reveal its 2023 livery, showcasing its fresh appearance ahead of its debut season as an Aprilia satellite team.
Aleix Espargaro is racing against time to be ready for the Portuguese Grand Prix which kicks off the MotoGP season next weekend after undergoing left arm surgery
Lorenzo Savadori will remain as Aprilia’s reserve rider for 2023 MotoGP as he aspires to become a fulltime rider in the future
RNF has officially confirmed that it will field Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez on its Aprilias for the 2023 MotoGP season.
