Aprilia Racing CEO Dismisses Speculation on American Rider for Trackhouse in MotoGP 2025

Aprilia minimizes the notion of featuring an 'American rider on an American squad' for the 2025 MotoGP season

Massimo Rivola states, "I don't believe that's going to happen."

California's Joe Roberts claimed his inaugural Moto2 win of the year at Mugello, narrowing the gap to just 7 points from the world championship frontrunner, Sergio Garcia.

However, in the aftermath of the MotoGP trials, Aprilia Racing's Chief Executive Officer, Massimo Rivola, minimized the likelihood of the satellite Trackhouse team featuring an American rider in their lineup for the upcoming season.

"Rivola expressed his belief that this wouldn't happen, pointing out that the market currently provides access to highly skilled MotoGP riders."

Rivola echoed team leader Davide Brivio's viewpoint that for Trackhouse, the main focus in 2025 is on achieving the highest performance outcomes, instead of acting as a feeder team for Aprilia.

"Rivola mentioned that, according to Davide during an interview, Trackhouse isn't looking to bring in a novice rider for development with Aprilia racing, a sentiment he shares."

"I believe it's time for us to enter the market – which is rapidly evolving, and our acquisition of Jorge Martin has proven just that! – and select the top candidates for the four motorcycles."

Several established victors of MotoGP races, including past world champion and Brivio's former Suzuki team member Joan Mir, now with Repsol Honda, have not secured contracts yet.

Should Roberts maintain his present performance in Moto2, it would bolster his argument for being considered one of the 'top potential riders' for Trackhouse in 2025.

Jorge Martin, currently leading the championship with Pramac Ducati, stands as the sole Aprilia rider with a secured seat for the 2025 season. Meanwhile, existing factory victor Maverick Vinales, alongside the Trackhouse pairing of Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, have yet to receive confirmation regarding their

"Rivola further stated, 'Davide and I are, you could say, on the same page, especially regarding our views on riders.'"

"Trackhouse is poised for a promising future as they expand into the technician sector for the upcoming year."

"Thus, they will select the participants for the ride."

"Clearly, I plan to express my opinions. Moreover, they have talented riders at the moment who, in my opinion, haven't yet fully demonstrated their capabilities. So, let's wait and see."

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