Aprilia Racing adopts open competition strategy for MotoGP

Aprilia Racing has adopted a new strategy for the 2026 MotoGP season, allowing its Trackhouse Racing riders to compete openly against factory riders. Massimo Rivola, president of Aprilia Racing, stated that all four riders equipped with the RS-GP are considered title candidates, provided they do not hinder the team's primary goal of overall success.

This approach follows Raul Fernandez's victory at the British Grand Prix, demonstrating the competitive potential of the Trackhouse team. However, the strategy introduces internal complexities as the team must balance individual ambitions with the need to maintain a competitive edge over rivals like Ducati.

In a related development regarding team composition, Trackhouse Racing posted a humorous job advertisement on LinkedIn to find a teammate for Raul Fernandez for the 2027 season. The announcement follows the news that Ai Ogura will leave the team at the end of 2026 to join Yamaha. The satirical listing includes unconventional requirements, such as the ability to provide calm technical feedback during chaos and the capacity to apologize easily.