The extension of Lorenzo Savadori as Aprilia test rider for the 2025 and 2026 seasons is a decision that is part of the continuity of the sporting project of the Noale brand. This announcement confirms the essential role played by the Italian in the development of RS-GP.
Lorenzo Savadori extended his contract with
Aprilia Racing for a further two years, guaranteeing his role as test driver and official replacement until fin 2026. This announcement, which occurred almost simultaneously with the signing d’Augusto Fernandez at Yamahafurther strengthens the RS-GP development program under the leadership of Massimo Rivola.
Savadoriaged 31 years, continues to embody stability and continuity withinAprilia Racing. Since joining the team in 2015 after winning the Superstock 1000 title, he has progressed through the Superbike development ranks before becoming a MotoGP test rider in
2020.
Rival did not fail to salute the strategic importance of this collaboration: “ we are proud to confirm that Aprilia Racing will continue the collaboration with Lorenzo Savadori, one of the pillars of our projectwhich, together with the testing team, has enabled the exceptional development of recent years. »
In addition to its behind-the-scenes testing, Savadori
will continue to provide replacements in the event of injury and will participate in several wild-card races. In 2024, he took part in seven Grand Prixincluding four successive replacements of Miguel Oliveirahurt. Although he did not score any points in these appearances, his main role remained that of a development driver focused on experimenting with new technical solutions.
Massimo Rivola: for us, Lorenzo Savadori also represents continuity »
Rival added: “ for us Sava also represents continuity – a fundamental aspect of working with a very trustworthy test pilot, especially in such an important year in which two new drivers will join the factory team. »
Obviously delighted to continue this collaboration,
Savadori expressed himself enthusiastically: “ I am very happy to continue this adventure and continue my work with Aprilia Racing over the next two seasons. We have done a great job over the last few years and I am sure we will continue to improve. »
Its objective remains ambitious and precise: “ our growth has been constantstep by step, with a fairly clear objective that we always have in mind: to help bring RS-GP to the top of MotoGP. »
With this extension, Aprilia joined
Ducati (Michel Pirro) and KTM
(Dani Pedrosa and Pol Espargaró) in the group of European teams relying on full-time test drivers. On the Japanese side, Yamaha put on Cal
Crutchlownow supported by
Augusto Fernandezwhile
Honda partner Stefan Bradl has
Aleix Espargaró et Takaaki Nakagami. Savadori will resume his duties from Sepang shakedown on January 31, 2025marking the start of new intensive development sessions for Aprilia.
