KTM may have fast-tracked the introduction of its carbon fibre frame into MotoGP but it is currently ‘not the priority’ for Aprilia, the only other manufacturer known to be track-testing the composite technology.
Official MotoGP testing may have ended at Valencia earlier this month, but Aprilia's test team has been back on track at Jerez while its four 2023 race riders headed to the wind tunnel.
Lorenzo Savadori will continue as Aprilia’s MotoGP test and wild-card rider for the 2023 season, but hopes 'to once again race for an entire season' in future.
Aleix Espargaro expects Michelin to 'change a lot' their tyre compound for when MotoGP racing commences, while also claiming the new Mandalika circuit 'is not ready to race at all'.
A day after topping the MotoGP shakedown test at Sepang, Maverick Vinales was back on track for a private test alongside Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori.
Although 'we must improve to fight with other competitors', Aprilia’s maiden podium in the MotoGP era brings the 2021 season to a 'wonderful' end according to Race Manager, Paolo Bonora.
Maverick Vinales heads for his second event as an Aprilia MotoGP rider, team-mate Aleix Espargaro 'competitive in any conditions', Lorenzo Savadori's wild-card cancelled.
As specualtion continues over when Maverick Vinales will make his Aprilia debut, Lorenzo Savadori is confirmed alongside Aleix Espargaro for this weekend's British MotoGP.
Cal Crutchlow first on the scene of fiery accident for Dani Pedrosa and Lorenzo Savadori; 'I saw two bikes and the fire. I wanted to check there were no riders in there.'