Aprilia MotoGP 2025 performance has reached new heights, with the Noale-based manufacturer ending the year as runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship for the first time. Boosted by an impressive closing streak—winning three out of the last four grands prix—Aprilia has shed its historic weaknesses, according to brand ambassador and four-time 250cc world champion Max Biaggi.
Biaggi, reflecting on the team’s advancements, stated that for the first time in recent memory, there is no course on the MotoGP calendar where Aprilia feels outmatched. This marks a dramatic shift from previous seasons, where certain tracks exposed the bike’s vulnerabilities. Data indicates that while Ducati remains the undisputed leader, Aprilia’s adaptability and competitive pace have steadily grown, positioning them as consistent top-five contenders.
Assessing Aprilia’s All-Rounder Credentials and Star Riders’ Impact
Central to Aprilia’s transformation in 2025 are the efforts of riders like Marco Bezzecchi and Trackhouse’s Raul Fernandez. Both have showcased the RS-GP’s well-rounded abilities, with Bezzecchi especially emerging as a major threat in both standard races and sprints. Biaggi emphasized the wide-ranging competitiveness of the machine:
“Now the bike doesn’t have any weak points. On some tracks during last year [2024] and the year before, it was very difficult for us. Now, there is no track that scares us,”
Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador, told TNT Sports.
Aprilia’s momentum is further evident in Fernandez’s recent performances, with the Spaniard even clinching a grand prix victory to underline the bike’s user-friendly nature. Biaggi added:
“If you look at the performance, we can be top-three, top-five all the time. And not only Marco, you also see Fernandez starting to perform very well, and he won a race. I have to say this bike is not only for Marco or for [Jorge] Martin, but for other good riders [as well].”
– Max Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador
Bezzecchi’s resurgence is especially notable after a challenging 2024 with VR46. His grand prix triumphs at Silverstone, Portimao, and Valencia, alongside three sprint race wins, propelled him to third place overall in the season standings—just behind Marc and Alex Marquez.
Bezzecchi’s Duel with Marquez and the Potential to Disrupt the Status Quo
One of the season’s defining storylines was Bezzecchi’s head-to-head battle with Marc Marquez at Misano. Although an injury forced Marquez to exit the championship prematurely, preventing a full comparison, Bezzecchi’s pace and tenacity stood out. Biaggi believes Bezzecchi is the most likely competitor to challenge Marquez in the upcoming regulatory cycle:
“It’s been a great season from the way he started the first few races to the way he ended up,”
said Biaggi.
“I think it’s an incredible increase of performance, and Valencia also proved once again he can be the one who can fight with Marc Marquez.”
– Max Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador
Bezzecchi’s determination was tested further by a season spent without a teammate, as Jorge Martin missed races due to injury. This necessity to rely on his own development and data collection only added to his progression and resilience as a frontrunner.
“So I think it’s a very stable performance and we have no doubt that in 2026 he can be the one who can fight with Marc Marquez.”
– Max Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador
Aprilia’s Unique Status and Ambitions for the Future
Biaggi also highlighted Aprilia’s distinctive position in the MotoGP paddock, subtly referencing the German ownership of Ducati by Audi while expressing pride in the team’s Italian roots and determination:
“I’ll be the ambassador worldwide [for Aprilia in 2026],”
he said.
“I’ve been in this role for the last almost 10 years, and it’s a big privilege for me being affiliated with this manufacturer, and honestly, the only Italian manufacturer here in this paddock because we know Ducati is German by Audi [ownership].”
– Max Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador
He noted the consistent increase in investment and commitment from Gruppo Piaggio, which has played a vital role in elevating both the team’s and the bike’s performance levels. The arrival of a world champion—Jorge Martin—with Aprilia, despite his injuries affecting race results, further signals the squad’s competitive intent.
“Okay, we have a lot of bad luck because he injured himself a couple of times this year [2025] but next year our team, not only the bike but the team, can be very, very strong.”
– Max Biaggi, Aprilia Ambassador
What Lies Ahead for Aprilia and the MotoGP Grid
Looking forward, Aprilia aims to pursue even greater heights in 2026, armed with a versatile RS-GP, renewed investment, and a rider lineup capable of challenging the likes of Marc Marquez. The Italian manufacturer’s sense of pride, cohesion, and upward momentum signals a new era, where Aprilia MotoGP 2025 performance sets a foundation for long-term rivalries and competition at the sport’s pinnacle.
With the groundwork laid and lessons learned, Aprilia remains one of the most exciting prospects for the seasons to come, poised to disrupt the traditional order and inspire fans both in Italy and across the globe.
