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MotoGP Aero War Has a New Front: The Rear Wing
Smaller front wings made the bikes easier to follow. The rear is now where the lap time hides.
2026 season · Paddock desk live
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Aprilia Racing • Spain • Born 1998 • Debuted 2021
Martin's title came from relentless qualifying pace and late-braking entries that punish a front tyre. He asked Aprilia to build a bike that would stay stable through long corners, and the RS-GP26 is the answer.
His starts are among the best in the category, which matters on circuits with a long run down to turn one.
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Smaller front wings made the bikes easier to follow. The rear is now where the lap time hides.