Aprilia Racing produced a superb performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix of MotoGP, securing a 1-2 finish, further cementing the team’s strong start to the season. Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi won the race, while his teammate Jorge Martín finished second. The race was held at the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia circuit, which has returned to the MotoGP calendar after a long hiatus.
Bezecchi’s performance was strong from the start. He started from the front row and took the lead at Turn 1 as soon as the lights went out. After taking the early lead, he maintained a strong pace throughout the race, preventing any rider from getting close to him. This victory was also special because it was the first race win at the Goiânia circuit since the return of MotoGP.
This victory was significant for Bezzecchi in many ways. He has now achieved a new milestone by winning four consecutive races. This is the longest winning streak of his premier class career. With this, he joins the select group of riders to achieve four consecutive victories in the modern MotoGP era. Furthermore, he also becomes the most successful rider for Aprilia in the top class, a significant achievement for the team.
Jorge Martín, meanwhile, made a remarkable comeback. He finished second, securing his first Sunday podium finish with Aprilia. This was a special moment for him, as he had been missing a top-3 finish for a long time. His achievement demonstrated that he is now fully fit and has established a strong rapport with the team.
This 1-2 finish was a special one for Aprilia. It is only the second time in MotoGP history that the team has achieved such a result. This performance not only proves the team’s racing prowess but also demonstrates that Aprilia has now established itself among the top manufacturers. With this victory, Aprilia’s total Grand Prix victories across all categories surpassed 300.
After the first two rounds of the season, Aprilia topped the manufacturer and team standings. Both of its riders are also in the top two positions in the riders’ championship, indicating that the team could become a strong contender for the title this season.
Aprilia’s strength in this race wasn’t limited to the factory team. The Trackhouse MotoGP team, Aprilia’s satellite team, also performed brilliantly. Their riders, Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez, finished fifth and tenth respectively. This meant four Aprilia bikes were included in the top 10, reflecting a strong and balanced performance for the team.
After the race, Bezzecchi expressed his delight, saying it was a great day for him. He admitted that he wasn’t expecting victory after a poor start on Friday, but the team’s hard work and correct strategy led to victory. He dedicated the victory to Roberto Lunadei, who recently passed away.
Jorge Martín also expressed satisfaction with his performance. He said he wasn’t surprised by the result, as it was a result of constant hard work. He also stated that he was quickly adjusting to Aprilia’s RS-GP26 bike and was contributing to the bike’s development with the team.
Aprilia Sports Director Massimo Rivola also praised the team’s performance. He said that Bezzecchi made a brilliant comeback despite a difficult start and achieved a perfect race win. He also described Martin’s comeback as emotional and inspiring.
He added that although the team had delivered two consecutive excellent races, the upcoming races—Austin and Jerez—would give a better idea of the team’s true strength. Nevertheless, the current performance shows that Aprilia is moving in the right direction and that the team has both strong riders and excellent machinery.
Overall, the Brazilian GP proved to be a perfect weekend for Aprilia. Bezzecchi’s fourth consecutive win, Martin’s return, and four bikes in the top 10 make it clear that the team is leading the title race this season.
