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The only manufacturer to prevent a Ducati clean sweep in 2024 , Aprilia clinched a Grand Prix victory in the hands of Maverick Viñales in the USA , while also securing seven Sprint podiums . With Viñales moving to KTM and Aleix Espargaro retiring , Aprilia introduces a heavyweight new lineup — reigning World Champion Jorge Martin brings the # 1 plate to the Noale factory , and Marco Bezzecchi takes pride in flying the Italian flag on the Italian machine , becoming the first full-time factory Aprilia rider from Italy since 2021 . Despite the highlights of the COTA win and Sprint success , it was a challenging season overall for Aprilia , who finished third in the manufacturers ’ standings . The 2025 RS-GP represents a significant step forward , with Jorge Martin praising the front-end feeling , enhanced by new downwash ducts . It ’ s still early days , but with the acquisition of tech guru Fabiano Sterlacchini from KTM , the Italian manufacturer is poised to improve and lead the charge against the Ducati dominance .
Martin ’ s transition also introduces a fresh face and new ideas on the technical side : Daniele Romagnoli , a long-time Ducati crew chief , follows ' The Martinator ' to Aprilia , bringing a wealth of knowledge . This , combined with the existing RS- GP insights from Bezzecchi ’ s crew chief Francesco Venturato , former KTM and Ducati engineer Sterlacchini , and the consistent team management under Paolo Bonora , promises significant contributions for 2025 .
APRILIA DISRUPTS DUCATI ' S DOMINANCE WITH A WIN IN THE USA AND GEARS UP FOR 2025 WITH WORLD CHAMPION JORGE MARTIN .
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