Motegi, 04 October 2024 – Aprilia Racing is proud to announce that Fabiano Sterlacchini will assume the role of Technical Director starting from Monday 18th November 2024. Fabiano's arrival is another important step in further strengthening of the MotoGP™ project, following the signing of two young and talented riders, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi.

Aprilia Racing wish to thank Romano Albesiano for his 11 years as Technical Director of the Team, as well as for his 20 years within the Piaggio Group. Albesiano will take up the Technical Director role at Honda from next season.