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RENEWED PARTNERSHIP

RINA AND APRILIA RACING EXTEND MOTOGP PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE INNOVATION FOR THREE MORE SEASONS

RINA WILL FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF APRILIA RACING’S MOTOGP BIKES BY REFINING SETUP STRATEGIES AND ANALYSING RIDER INPUTS

Speed and Technology in MotoGP -
RINA and Aprilia Racing together until 2027– OFFICIAL VIDEO:

The renewal of the partnership is told in this video, with the participations of Daniele Pozzo, Engineering Executive Commercial Director of RINA, and Marco de Luca, Head of Vehicle Department of Aprilia Racing. Speaker is Antonio Boselli, Head of Motorsport Communication, Aprilia Racing (Piaggio Group).

Genova/Noale (Italy), 24 March 2025 - RINA, a global leader in engineering, certification, and inspection, has renewed its technical partnership with Aprilia Racing, the official MotoGP team, for another three seasons. This collaboration will continue to push the boundaries of innovation in performance at the highest level of motorcycle racing.

RINA will focus on improving the performance of Aprilia Racing’s MotoGP bikes by refining setup strategies and analysing rider inputs. A key area of development will be integrating advanced digital solutions, including artificial intelligence, to optimize decision-making and identify the best performance configurations for varying track conditions.

RINA will also work closely with Aprilia Racing’s engineers to develop customized test benches - specialized tools that replicate the stress conditions experienced during a race - for various structural components of the motorcycle. Through the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, which analyse and optimize the behavior of liquids and gases, the collaboration will further focus on improving the bike’s aerodynamics to minimize drag across different racing configurations. RINA will also leverage its expertise in advanced ultra-lightweight materials, developed using innovative manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing.

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Carlo LuzzattoCEO and General Manager of RINA, commented: "This renewed partnership with Aprilia Racing reflects the depth of expertise within RINA. We bring technological know-how from sectors like aerospace into motorsport, applying our skills to help Aprilia Racing achieve new milestones. We look forward to continuing our support as they push the limits of performance and innovation on the track."

From the video: Aprilia Racing Team 2025 - Focus on: Massimo Rivola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCXo5HyUt74

Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, added: "Renewing our technical partnership with RINA is a key step in our technological growth journey. Working with an outstanding partner like RINA allows us to explore innovative solutions that positively impact our track performance.

This collaboration will enable us to continue evolving, using increasingly advanced tools to compete in MotoGP with a vision that extends beyond the short-term to medium- and long-term objectives."
Since its inception in 2023, the collaboration between RINA and Aprilia Racing has already resulted in advancements across multiple areas, including advanced performance data analysis, the creation of an innovative performance monitoring system, and the development of solutions to reduce the weight of motorcycle adhesives.

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RINA, leading certification and engineering company, provides a wide range of services across the Energy, Marine, Infrastructure & Mobility, Certification, Industry and Real Estate sectors. In December 2023, alongside the majority shareholder Registro Italiano Navale, Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR entered the shareholding structure guiding a pool of co-investors. With revenues in 2023 of 797 million euros, 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a member of key international organizations and an important contributor to the development of new legislative standards. www.rina.org

With 54 world titles won throughout its history, Aprilia Racing is one of the most successful brands in motorcycle racing history. The Noale-based manufacturer, 100% made in Italy, has always been a key player in the racing world. With 298 victories in the MotoGP World Championship, it is the most successful European racing division. The 2025 season marked the beginning of a new era in Aprilia Racing's history, with the arrival of 2024 World Champion Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, one of the best Italian talents in MotoGP, along with the major technical evolution of the RS-GP25.
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