Massimo Rivola credits Marc Marquez for recent racing performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola expressed admiration for the competitive approach of Marc Marquez following the Aragon Grand Prix. Rivola noted that his team can learn from the intelligence and ability the Ducati rider demonstrated during his recent run of form. Marquez secured his fourth victory in six grands prix at Aragon last weekend, a result that propelled him to second place in the current MotoGP championship standings. This performance effectively placed him between the Aprilia riders Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi in the title rankings. Rivola views the technical and strategic execution displayed by Marquez as a benchmark for his own team as the season continues. The acknowledgment comes as Aprilia looks to narrow the performance gap against the top contenders in the closing stages of the championship.
- •Massimo Rivola praised the intelligence and ability shown by Marc Marquez.
- •Marc Marquez secured his fourth victory in six grands prix at Aragon.
- •The win moved Marc Marquez into second place in the championship standings.
- •Marc Marquez is currently positioned between Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi in the rankings.
- 9:13 AMMotorsport.com — Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
"Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes his team can “learn a lot” from Marc Marquez, praising the Ducati rider’s "intelligence and ability” in recent races. Marquez claimed his fourth victory in six grands prix at Aragon last weekend to move up to second place in the championship, splitting the Aprilias of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. While the reigning world champion has ...Keep reading
"Marquez’s incredible recovery, which has seen him slash a 102-point deficit to just 19, has impressed Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 9:13 AMAprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes his team can “learn a lot” from Marc Marquez, praising the Ducati rider’s "intelligence and ability” in recent races. Marquez claimed his fourth victory in six grands prix at Aragon last weekend to move up to second place in the championship, splitting the Aprilias of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi. While the reigning world champion has ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:13 AMAprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
Marquez’s incredible recovery, which has seen him slash a 102-point deficit to just 19, has impressed Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola
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