Aprilia director Massimo Rivola has exploded against the FIM after the Jerez Grand Prix. At the center of the debate is an incident between Marc Márquez and an Aprilia bike during the race. The stewards allowed Márquez to keep his victory, a decision Rivola calls incorrect and demands be immediately reviewed. The controversy shakes the championship.
Technical regulations under Aprilia's scrutiny 🏍️
Rivola points to a loophole in the technical regulations. According to the executive, Márquez's maneuver compromised the racing line of an Aprilia rider, but the penalty did not come. The FIM maintains there was no serious infraction, but Rivola calls for a stricter interpretation of overtaking and contact rules. The debate opens a rift on how limits are measured on track between two rival manufacturers.
Márquez: the art of winning without looking back 🏆
Márquez adds a new trick to his repertoire: winning races while leaving Aprilia with the existential doubt of whether the rules exist or are just suggestions. Rivola, for his part, is already preparing a dossier for the FIM with photos, videos, and perhaps a letter to the Three Kings asking for justice. Meanwhile, in the Ducati garage, they toast with sparkling wine and order a statue of the enlightened one from Cervera.