Aprilia continues RS-GP development as Lorenzo Savadori evaluates new

Lorenzo Savadori tests Aprilia RS-GP updates during Thailand GP.

Lorenzo Savadori of Aprilia Racing rides during practice for the MotoGP 2025 PT Grand Prix of Thailand at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, on February 28, 2025. Photo by Kaikungwon Duanjumroon/Nur

By Anna Fadiah and Hayu Andini

Aprilia Racing remains committed to enhancing the RS-GP, using the opening rounds of the MotoGP season to introduce and evaluate updates. During the Thailand Grand Prix, Lorenzo Savadori played a key role in this development process, testing new features in a competitive race environment.

While the Italian test rider downplayed the significance of the updates, he confirmed that real-time race testing offers valuable insights.

Savadori confirms Aprilia RS-GP testing in Thailand

When asked if he was evaluating any changes to the Aprilia RS-GP during the Thailand GP, Savadori confirmed that he was testing certain components, though nothing particularly groundbreaking.

“I tested, but not something big and new,” he stated.

Savadori emphasized that gathering data under actual race conditions is more beneficial than traditional testing sessions.

“When you ride with everyone, it’s very important for me and for Aprilia because we can improve the bike more in less time. You understand things better under the same conditions, and then we can discuss it with the engineers to make another step forward,” he explained.

Competitive testing accelerates Aprilia’s progress

Aprilia’s approach of integrating development work into race weekends allows the team to analyze performance in real-world scenarios. The competitive nature of a Grand Prix weekend helps engineers assess how updates perform under pressure, ensuring refinements are effective.

Savadori’s role as a test rider gives Aprilia valuable feedback, bridging the gap between experimental upgrades and race-ready improvements. His efforts during the Thailand GP were part of the manufacturer’s ongoing push to optimize the RS-GP’s performance throughout the season.

Savadori expected to continue in Argentina GP

Looking ahead, Savadori is set to continue riding for Aprilia at the upcoming Argentina GP, stepping in for the injured Jorge Martin. His presence on the grid provides the team with another opportunity to fine-tune the RS-GP in a competitive setting.

As Aprilia Racing works to close the gap to the frontrunners, integrating testing into race weekends remains a key strategy in their development plan. With Savadori gathering crucial data, the RS-GP’s evolution is set to continue across the 2025 MotoGP season.