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Piaggio Group: Aprilia Racing, the Piaggio Group's (PIA.MI) racing team, Makes history with its first MotoGP poker at Mandalia

Marco Bezzecchi has won the race, Jorge Mart�n third.
Ra�l Fern�ndez also on podium, Ai Ogura fourth for Superfile Trackhouse Motogp Team

Milan – Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The weekend at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit ended with a historic result for Aprilia, which secured its first poker finish in MotoGP with four RS-GP26 bikes in the top four.

Starting second on the grid, Marco Bezzecchi claimed the top step of the podium, putting in a clever performance on his Aprilia RS-GP26 and also setting the race�s fastest lap in 1�29.960. His victory is the 300th by an Italian rider in the top class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Today�s win is also his 11th in the top class and his fifth of the season, following victories at Buriram, Goi�nia, Austin and Mugello.

Jorge Mart�n finished third after a solid race from the second row of the grid. This is the Spanish rider�s ninth podium of the season and his third in a row, following those in Austria and Japan. Today�s result also sees Mart�n regain the championship lead on 355 points.

The SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders were also outstanding. Ra�l Fern�ndez finished second, completing the all-Aprilia podium at Mandalika, while Ai Ogura�s fourth place secured a historic first clean sweep of the top four for the RS-GP.

As well as its first poker finish in MotoGP, this was Aprilia Racing�s fourth podium lockout of the season, following Le Mans, Assen and Silverstone. With this victory, the Noale-based team has now racked up 310 wins in the World Motorcycle Championship. It was also Aprilia�s eighth victory this season and its 16th overall in the top class.

MARCO BEZZECCHI

�I�m happy with my race. I really wanted to leave Mandalika with a good result, and I�d been chasing this win since my injury at the Sachsenring. It felt really good. Clearly, with only five races left, the title is more lost than won. But that doesn�t change how I think or work, especially with my team. I�m not a rider who gives up. That�s who I am, and I�m happy to have met so many like-minded people along the way who I�m fortunate enough to work with.�

JORGE MART�N

�I�m happy with this podium because I achieved the best possible result. Marco and Ra�l had something extra all weekend. I tried to close the gap, but they were faster. I�m still a little disappointed with Saturday�s result because I could have won, but I�m happy with the long race. As for the championship, the most important thing is to stay in the title fight and, above all, arrive in Valencia with a chance.�

MASSIMO RIVOLA

�Once again, Aprilia means high drama, for better and for worse. Saturday started in the best possible way with pole position for Ra�l Fern�ndez, but the sprint was marred by a mistake at turn one and a serious error over Jorge�s front tyre pressure, for which we owe him an apology. At least Ai�s superb ride through the field salvaged something from it. Sunday, on the other hand, has been a day to remember, with four Aprilia RS-GP bikes in the top four for the first time. We know it will be tough right to the end, but just as we don�t get disheartened when things go badly, we don�t get carried away when they go well. I want to congratulate everyone at Noale on their commitment and dedication, which are proving so valuable in this hard-fought season.�

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