Michael Laverty says Aprilia has emerged from Ducati’s shadow in MotoGP despite the difference in resources. The Noale factory has dominated the 2026 championship so far.
He leads Marco Bezecic, who has won all three races. Aprilia He is one-two ahead of George Martin in the Cavaliers standings. The factory team has a difference of 81 points in the championship of the teams, while Track House is contributing its own contribution under the leadership of the builders.
Ducati Fabio Quattararo has monopolized all three championships since winning at Yamaha in 2021, but now there is a very good chance his reign will come to an end.
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Michael Laverty praised Aprilia’s ‘special’ MotoGP development
Speaking TNT Sports After the United States GP, Laverty changed the dynamic between Aprilia and Ducati.
When Apria returned to MotoGP in 2012, they scored two entries in the ‘Claim Rules Teams’ category, effectively running modified production engines. Later they were named as ‘Open Entry’.
Both of these labels offered a competitive advantage in terms of engine ratings, fuel loads and tire compounds, to make up for the gap to factory rivals.
Aprilia will be racing in its current production form from 2022. They are now at the forefront of aerodynamic innovation, following Ducati’s lead already, with developments such as the wing and F-duct.
“I think back to 10 years ago, they were supporting Ducati’s challenges, they were watching what Ducati was doing. Now, they’ve stolen a rally against them, maybe they’re dominant,” Laverty said.
“It’s special to think that the Aprilia has a small racing factory compared to Ducati, their power, suddenly it catches them.”
Suzy Perry is hearing fans sing for Aprilia for the first time.
TNT’s Suzy Perry of Laverty heard fans sing for Aprilia in Austin. She may be a veteran of the MotoGP paddock, but she can’t remember that happening.
Earlier it was Ducati that was soaking up the crowd’s admiration. After signing Martin in 2024, Apria has reached an agreement with Francesco Bagnaia For the next year, the purchase of another superstar that will improve their level.
“Also, I feel like there’s a bit of a change in the fandom: I’ve never heard fans chanting the Apria. I’ve heard them chanting Ducati. I feel like there’s something going on, right?”
Along with the development of Aprilia, the driver of the LCR Johan Zarco predicts that Bezcicci will become a household name.
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