Aprilia Racing Gears Up for Argentina: Bezzecchi and Savadori Lead the Charge
Aprilia Racing is returning to Argentina’s Circuito Termas de Río Hondo for the 2025 MotoGP season, with Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo Savadori representing the team. Bezzecchi is excited about the track, where he won in the past, while Savadori looks forward to making his debut. The circuit features a challenging 4.81 km layout and is significant for Aprilia, having secured their first victory here in 2022.
Aprilia Racing is set to return to the Circuito Termas de Río Hondo in Argentina for the second round of the 2025 MotoGP season after a year-long absence. Marco Bezzecchi and Lorenzo Savadori will represent Aprilia, with Savadori stepping in for the injured Jorge Martín, who is recovering from a training accident. This comeback is significant for the team, given their historic victory at this circuit in 2022.
The Termas de Río Hondo circuit is particularly favored by Marco Bezzecchi, who achieved his first Moto3 win there in 2018 and celebrated his first MotoGP victory in 2023. Bezzecchi expressed enthusiasm about returning, noting, “I am very happy to finally return to Argentina because I really like this track, and I was sorely disappointed about not going last year. We did a good job in Thailand, and we need to keep improving along with the team. I can’t wait to be on the track!”
Lorenzo Savadori, who is eager for his debut on the Argentine track, has been collaborating with the team to refine the RS-GP25. He stated, “Termas is a new track for me where I have never ridden, and I can’t wait to try it. We are working in the right direction, and the goal for the weekend is to continue growing the RS-GP25 more and more so that we can give Jorge the best possible bike upon his return.”
The Circuito Termas de Río Hondo, located near the city of Termas de Río Hondo in Santiago del Estero province, features a challenging 4.81 km layout with 14 corners. The return of this circuit to the MotoGP calendar after a one-year hiatus is anticipated by teams and fans alike. Aprilia Racing aims to utilize the momentum gained from their opener in Thailand to ensure a competitive performance this weekend.
In conclusion, Aprilia Racing’s return to Argentina at the Circuito Termas de Río Hondo marks an important moment for the team, especially with Bezzecchi’s impressive history at the venue. The commitment of Savadori to develop the RS-GP25 and improve the bike for Martín’s eventual return emphasizes the team’s dedication to success. As they adapt to the circuit, Aprilia Racing is poised to perform competitively during this critical MotoGP round.
Original Source: news.imotorbike.com
