Razlan Razali’s RNF team will switch from Yamaha to Aprilia machinery for the 2023 MotoGP World Championship.
The news not only means Aprilia has a satellite team for the first time since 2015 but suggests reigning champion’s Yamaha will be cut back to only a factory team.
Razlan Razali said: “We are absolutely thrilled for this long term partnership with Aprilia Racing. Our philosophy remains to work together with the factory team to develop riders that will one day become Aprilia factory riders. We will assist them in development to ensure that we continue to be competitive and ultimately win with Aprilia Racing.
“The proposal by Aprilia Racing fulfils our long term plans, strategies and security for the next two plus two years and I must thank Aprilia Racing for its trust, confidence and faith in us. We are absolutely looking forward to the season next year and this new partnership. At the same time, we want to express our gratitude to Yamaha for these past years working together and growing together.
“We will, though, maintain our focus on working hard this season in order to improve our results together with Yamaha and eventually conclude 2022 on a high note.”
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