What had been expected for over a week was confirmed yesterday: Trackhouse Racing takes over as the satellite team for Aprilia in MotoGP, succeeding CryptoDATA RNF after some controversy.
The Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, welcomed the new team, foreseeing success: ‘We’re super happy to welcome Trackhouse to MotoGP. We know this new team is a perfect fit for our sport: they’ve already shown they know how to win and arrive with a great personality. In the most competitive era the sport has ever seen, it’s even more vital than ever to have strong Independent Teams on the grid with solid projects. Trackhouse working with Aprilia, who will offer extensive support, is a really exciting prospect too. The RS-GP is a winning motorcycle and the combination of the bike, factory and Trackhouse’s approach with this team is something super exciting for MotoGP fans everywhere. We can’t wait to see Trackhouse come racing with us’.
Trackhouse Racing will be led on the track by Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira and the Spaniard Raúl Fernández.