Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing

Nov 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard News

Published Nov 8, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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The first day of practice at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve ended with positive feedback for Aprilia Racing. Marco Bezzecchi reaffirmed his outstanding feeling with the RS-GP25 and with the track, putting in a solid Friday. After his second-place time in FP1 – less than two tenths behind the top time – the Italian rider finished practice fourth, thereby clinching a spot in Q2.

Lorenzo Savadori, subbing for Jorge Martín, continued his work developing the RS-GP25, finishing practice in twenty-first place.

Also worth a mention was Trackhouse MotoGP Team rider Ai Ogura’s performance, who finished practice in the top ten, earning a spot in Q2 along with Bezzecchi.

The day went well because I had positive sensations already in the first session, which were then confirmed in the afternoon. We also managed to improve, especially in the session finale, despite the light rain. It was a good first day and I’m satisfied.
Having two Aprilias in Q2 is extremely positive. We tested something interesting that seems to be working well, although it was a bit of a peculiar day because of the weather. I hadn’t raced here for several years and it’s great to be back, but we know that it is an extremely particular track, so it’s positive to see a track where we perform well.
It was a positive day with Marco doing the fourth-place time which puts him straight through to Q2. We managed to send both Marco and Ogura straight to Q2 in the practice session, but there is still a lot of work to be done in order to be ready for both the sprint race and the long race. However, we know what areas we need to work on to improve. With Lorenzo, on the other hand, we are one hundred percent in line with the plan. We’re continuing to advance technical development solutions to improve the bike.

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