Performance, Reliability and Power...

The FPT Industrial logo will debut on the track, displayed on the new Aprilia RS-GP ridden by
Aleix Espargarò and Bradley Smith, starting on July 19th with the Spanish Grand Prix held at
the Jerez circuit. It will accompany the bikes, riders, and the entire Aprilia Racing Team at all
the stages of the world championship season that promises to be very close-run and hardfought,
right up until the last chequered flag.
As part of the Piaggio Group, Aprilia has 54 world titles to its name, and with 294 Grands Prix
wins in the Motorcycle World Championship, it holds the record for victories amongst all the
European manufacturers in the history of the greatest motorcycle competition. Before the
start of the season, the many Aprilia fans and motor enthusiasts that are part of the FPT Industrial
world had the opportunity to "virtually" test the new Aprilia MotoGP in the Powered by
FPT version, riding it on ‘discovery’ laps of the Mugello racetrack.
From May 23rd-30th, aspiring Grand Prix riders were able to challenge the famous e-gamer
eleghost555, in a specially prepared video game, trying to beat his lap time at the prestigious
and challenging Tuscan track. The fact that thousands of gamers participated in the challenge
and the evident enthusiasm it inspired across all social media networks are testament to the
rousing emotions to be experienced on track with FPT Industrial and Aprilia.
“At FPT Industrial we also feel at home at the MotoGP circuits. We look forward to the start of
the World Cup to see Aprilia Racing take to the track as well as to celebrate ‘Made in Italy’,
especially after such a difficult period. Together we want to be the engines of the restart,”
confirms Carlo Moroni, Communications Manager for FPT Industrial. The Brand loves challenges.
In the past, it achieved record speed on water with its Cursor 16 marine engine, which
reached 277.5 km/h and got on the podium of the historic Dakar race with its Cursor 13. It
also equipped a grape harvester with its N67 engine, which harvested 197.6 tons of grapes in
Australia in eight hours, corresponding to about 200,000 bottles of Shiraz.
“The partnership with FPT Industrial takes on a special character precisely because it has
come into being in such a difficult year, not only for Motorsport and the MotoGP but also for
the entire industry, domestic and worldwide,” says Massimo Rivola, Aprilia Racing’s CEO. “It
is, therefore, more than just a strong sign of restarting; it is proof of the strength and
determination of two Italian brands who are collaborating to compete at the most difficult of
moments in a championship at the highest level, united by their love of a challenge”.