Aprilia, skyrocketing motivation after the great 2022. But there is a dream for the future, indeed there was a first attempt.
If we have to point to a brand that has really surprised in the season MotoGP 2022, the finger undoubtedly points towards Aprilia. No one had bet on Noale’s home as far as the championship is concerned, but things turned out well beyond the wildest expectations. Of course in the season finale not she’s gone exactly according to plan, but we are already talking about a historic vintage in the premier class. Nevertheless… Massimo Rivolathe great addition from Aprilia and the key man of the turning point, has not hidden his own wish for the future in MotoGP. Also revealing a contact perhaps unexpected.
Aprilia, a killer 2022
Pole position, one victory, podiums in succession. Certainly the Venetian house had sent some signals encouragingbut this was a truly unpredictable leap forward. Aleix Espargaro in particular, he has always been close to the world podium, indeed with the passing of the GPs the fight for the title had become three-pointed, including the Aprilia standard bearer. In the end, the 4th world championship came, but it’s a great injection of trust for the 2023 MotoGP season. Ditto for Maverick Vinaleswho also recorded the first podium finishes with the third brand different in the premier class, a goal for a few. Next year also pay attention to Announcementsi.e. the RNF satellite team. Miguel Oliveira it immediately appeared rather rapid, not significant times but encouraging signs as well from Raul Fernandez. A fierce quartet of riders chasing a prominent place in the next MotoGP world championship. Nevertheless…
Rivola, the revelation
There is something you would really like at home Aprilia for the future. Certainly the guys hired have proven to be talentedThere is no arguing about this. But Massimo Rivola points the finger at nationality. “I would like to have one Italian pilot“ admitted the CEO of Aprilia in an interview with Manuel Pecino. Indeed, a natural discourse for any brand, which dream always to have “his” winning driver in the team. For the Venetian brand it has happened many times over the years glorious years between 125cc and 250cc, why not try again? In Ducati they have more than one, so the house in Noale would also like it. Indeed, Rivola reveals that he has already tried: “It’s no secret I’ve been talking to Aeneas Bastianini two years ago.” Precisely the driver who will join the reigning champion in the 2023 World Championship I’m sorry Bagnaia in red. But the CEO of Aprilia looks ahead: “I’m sure there are Italians who could join us in the future.” Maybe next year too? All currently signed pilots have only one year of contract…
