Marco Bezzecchi tests new tail section on Aprilia at Red Bull Ring
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Marco Bezzecchi debuted a new tail unit on the Aprilia RS-GP at the Red Bull Ring on September 29, 2026. The new design, featuring additional aerodynamic elements, aims to improve airflow and downforce as Aprilia accelerates its development efforts in preparation for future races. Bezzecchi is collaborating closely with test rider Lorenzo Savadori on this project, while Jorge Martin is set to evaluate the new solution later on. This move comes amid Aprilia's commitment to refining the current RS-GP26 as it competes with Ducati for championship positioning.
- •Bezzecchi tests new tail unit during practice at Red Bull Ring.
- •New design focuses on improving aerodynamics and downforce.
- •Collaborative effort with test rider Lorenzo Savadori.
- •Jorge Martin to assess tail unit at a later time.
- •Apilia continues to invest in current bike while shifting toward new 850cc rules.
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"Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi used his strong feel for development work to evaluate a new tail unit at the Red Bull Ring, taking responsibility for advancing the RS-GP’s evolution alongside test rider Lorenzo Savadori. Jorge Martin will assess the new solution at a later stage in MotoGP. Despite focus shifting on the new 850cc ruleset, Aprilia is still investing on its current RS-GP26. The ...Keep reading
"Bezzecchi tests new tail amid Aprilia's push in the title race against Ducati
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 11:23 AMThis is the new tail section that Marco Bezzecchi debuted on the Aprilia
Bezzecchi tests new tail amid Aprilia's push in the title race against Ducati
- Motorsport.comSep 29, 2026, 11:23 AMThis is the new tail section that Marco Bezzecchi debuted on the Aprilia
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi used his strong feel for development work to evaluate a new tail unit at the Red Bull Ring, taking responsibility for advancing the RS-GP’s evolution alongside test rider Lorenzo Savadori. Jorge Martin will assess the new solution at a later stage in MotoGP. Despite focus shifting on the new 850cc ruleset, Aprilia is still investing on its current RS-GP26. The ...Keep reading
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