Aprilia Racing focuses on own performance amid Marc Marquez's resurgence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola emphasized the need for his team to address internal issues before concerning themselves with Marc Marquez's recent wins. Marquez has claimed victories in Hungary and the Czech Republic, revitalizing his title challenge after shoulder surgery. Aprilia has encountered difficulties recently, with Jorge Martin causing a significant crash and Marco Bezzecchi receiving a race ban. Rivola acknowledged that while Marquez represents a competitive threat, the team should concentrate on overcoming their recent setbacks. Ahead of the Dutch GP at Assen, Aprilia's lead over Ducati has narrowed to five points in the manufacturers' standings.
- •Marc Marquez won back-to-back races in Hungary and the Czech Republic.
- •Aprilia Racing faces challenges with rider mistakes costing valuable points.
- •Jorge Martin was involved in a major pile-up at Balaton Park.
- •Marco Bezzecchi received a one-race ban for unsporting conduct at Brno.
- •Aprilia leads Ducati by only five points in the manufacturers' standings ahead of the Dutch GP.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
- 2:27 PMMotorsport.com — Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
"Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says the Italian marque first needs to get its own house in order before worrying about Marc Marquez’s renewed form on the Ducati. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez has reignited his title challenge by winning back-to-back grands prix in Hungary and the Czech Republic, having shown a marked improvement in pace after undergoing additional surgery on his right ...Keep reading
"The last two MotoGP weekends have been nothing short of a nightmare for the Italian brand, with both Bezzecchi and Martin costing the team valuable points
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:27 PMAprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
The last two MotoGP weekends have been nothing short of a nightmare for the Italian brand, with both Bezzecchi and Martin costing the team valuable points
- Motorsport.comJun 24, 2026, 2:27 PMAprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says the Italian marque first needs to get its own house in order before worrying about Marc Marquez’s renewed form on the Ducati. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez has reignited his title challenge by winning back-to-back grands prix in Hungary and the Czech Republic, having shown a marked improvement in pace after undergoing additional surgery on his right ...Keep reading
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