Aprilia explains why it has not been in victory fight in Hungarian MotoGP

Aprilia’s Hungarian MotoGP campaign faces questions beyond the Balaton Park layout, as riders point to dynamics such as downforce loss and heat. Bezzecchi finished the sprint 2.7 seconds behind Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta, while the team’s factory presence remained limited in qualifying with Bezzecchi sixth. Bezzecchi initially surged from eighth in the sprint but could not threaten the leaders, and Jorge Martin faced similar challenges, finishing mid-pack after a cautious run. Riders argued the bike performs well when downforce is high, but slow corners expose front‑end balance issues. Changing conditions, including a temperature rise from Friday, are cited as a major factor in the team’s struggles.