Aprilia considering manufacturer orders as MotoGP title fight intensifies

Aprilia has admitted that it is weighing up “directive guidelines” to strengthen its championship chances against Ducati, but insists its riders remain free to race for now. The Noale-based manufacturer celebrated a historic 1-2-3-4 finish at the Indonesian Grand Prix, with factory rider Marco Bezzecchi taking the win after a long duel with the satellite Trackhouse bike of Raul Fernandez. But even as Aprilia dominated Sunday’s race, it is having to pull out all the stops to outgun Ducati in a title battle that has swung back and forth between the two brands this season.