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MotoGP: Three Aprilias on the Podium at Le Mans
Martín, Bezzecchi and Ogura
Martín, Bezzecchi and Ogura (Source: Roberto Magni By Media Aprila Racing Team )
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(Source: Roberto Magni By Media Aprila Racing Team )
(Source: Roberto Magni By Media Aprila Racing Team )
Sunday, 10 May 2026 – The French Grand Prix delivers a page destined to enter MotoGP history for Aprilia Racing. On the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans, the Noale manufacturer secures its first-ever top class triple podium, a result that unequivocally confirms the technical and sporting maturity of the RS GP project.
Jorge Martín dominates with a comeback ride
Starting from seventh on the grid, Jorge Martín produced a performance of the highest level, marked by relentless pace, surgical precision and an aggressive yet controlled approach to overtaking. The Spanish rider claims his first victory with Aprilia Racing, 588 days after his last win (Mandalika 2024), completing a sprint race double that mirrors the one he achieved at Le Mans in 2024. For Martín, this is his ninth MotoGP victory, and the first achieved after starting outside the first two rows.
Starting from seventh on the grid, Jorge Martín produced a performance of the highest level, marked by relentless pace, surgical precision and an aggressive yet controlled approach to overtaking. The Spanish rider claims his first victory with Aprilia Racing, 588 days after his last win (Mandalika 2024), completing a sprint race double that mirrors the one he achieved at Le Mans in 2024. For Martín, this is his ninth MotoGP victory, and the first achieved after starting outside the first two rows.
Marco Bezzecchi secures his fifth consecutive podium
Right behind his teammate comes Marco Bezzecchi, who delivered a solid, clean and strategically flawless race. His second place marks his fifth consecutive podium since the start of the season — a feat not seen since 2015, when Valentino Rossi last achieved it. Bezzecchi continues to establish himself as a consistent, incisive and essential figure in Aprilia’s ongoing growth.
Right behind his teammate comes Marco Bezzecchi, who delivered a solid, clean and strategically flawless race. His second place marks his fifth consecutive podium since the start of the season — a feat not seen since 2015, when Valentino Rossi last achieved it. Bezzecchi continues to establish himself as a consistent, incisive and essential figure in Aprilia’s ongoing growth.
Ai Ogura completes a historic podium
Rounding out the triumphant day is Ai Ogura, third aboard the Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s RS GP. The Japanese rider delivered a mature, precise and mistake free performance, earning his first MotoGP podium and securing the first all Aprilia podium in the history of the premier class.
Rounding out the triumphant day is Ai Ogura, third aboard the Trackhouse MotoGP Team’s RS GP. The Japanese rider delivered a mature, precise and mistake free performance, earning his first MotoGP podium and securing the first all Aprilia podium in the history of the premier class.
Aprilia Racing: the numbers of a new World Championship contender
The Le Mans triple podium represents a historic milestone for the Noale manufacturer, adding another achievement to an already remarkable season:
• First Aprilia triple podium in MotoGP
• Fourth double podium for the factory team (Montmeló 2023, Goiânia 2026, COTA 2026, Le Mans 2026)
• Seventh consecutive premier class podium
• 306 total victories in the World Championship
A result that confirms Aprilia Racing as one of the most competitive and complete technical forces in the 2026 MotoGP landscape.
The Le Mans triple podium represents a historic milestone for the Noale manufacturer, adding another achievement to an already remarkable season:
• First Aprilia triple podium in MotoGP
• Fourth double podium for the factory team (Montmeló 2023, Goiânia 2026, COTA 2026, Le Mans 2026)
• Seventh consecutive premier class podium
• 306 total victories in the World Championship
A result that confirms Aprilia Racing as one of the most competitive and complete technical forces in the 2026 MotoGP landscape.
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