
Di Giannantonio: Aprilia Giving Ducati Gifts, But Work Remains
Fabio Di Giannantonio says Aprilia's struggles are creating openings for Ducati riders, but insists his own factory needs to raise its game to stay competitive.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio says Aprilia's struggles are creating openings for Ducati riders, but insists his own factory needs to raise its game to stay competitive.

At Assen, Trackhouse Aprilia outperformed the factory squad - raising sharp questions about setup, data sharing, and team dynamics within the Aprilia structure.

Aprilia locked out qualifying at the latest MotoGP round while Trackhouse Racing turned that front-row pace into Sprint race points.

Marco Bezzecchi topped qualifying practice at Assen with all four Aprilia RS-GP machines advancing to Q2, signaling a strong showing for the Italian manufacturer.

Raul Fernandez ended the first day at Assen in second position on his Aprilia, saying he felt like himself again after a difficult weekend in Brno.

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola is under the spotlight again in the MotoGP paddock, with fresh questions surrounding the manufacturer's direction and management.

Aprilia claimed top honors at Pirelli's tyre test in Brno, while Marc Marquez walked away unharmed after a minor crash during the session.

Ai Ogura's podium result at Brno has given Trackhouse Racing a concrete answer to skeptics, signaling the American outfit is building something real in MotoGP.

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has publicly commented on the sanction handed to Marco Bezzecchi, drawing attention to the incident in MotoGP paddock circles.

The Brno round reshapes the MotoGP championship picture: Bagnaia recovers form, Aprilia hits trouble, and Marc Marquez sees a realistic path to the title.

Aprilia has failed in its legal challenge in the so-called Bezzecchi Affair, a ruling that lands just as the MotoGP paddock prepares for the Brno round.

MotoGP Group has secured a long-term agreement with Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, KTM and Yamaha covering the 2027 to 2031 seasons, locking in the sport's manufacturer lineup.