Aprilia's 2026 MotoGP entry is widely regarded as the deepest on the grid, but the team must juggle distinct operational and psychological approaches to get the most out of its two lead riders.
Both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin were poached from Ducati ahead of last season, yet they arrived at opposite points in their careers. Martin joined as a multiple‑race winner and world champion, while Bezzecchi was still carving his place among the elite. The disparity forces Aprilia to tailor training, feedback and mental‑coaching methods to each rider's needs.
By customizing its support structures, Aprilia hopes to extract peak performance from both riders as the season unfolds. The divergent strategies will likely shape the team's tactics and could influence the championship battle throughout 2026.
