Trackhouse unveiled its affiliated Aprilia RS-GP entry for the 2026 MotoGP campaign on Wednesday, in advance of the beginning of official testing in Malaysia.
Having co-hosted an event with its NASCAR Cup team in the U.S. last year, the North Carolina-based team chose a separate launch in Milan to kick off its third MotoGP season.
The team based in North Carolina unveiled a new version of the bright blue-and-black design they launched in 2025, featuring yellow highlights once more. The main change is the inclusion of the American flag on both sides of the motorcycle.
Trackhouse also announced that it will use a unique Gulf paint scheme at five races – Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Trackhouse enters 2026 with the same rider lineup, featuring a refreshed approachRaul FernandezOnce more collaborating with MotoGP rookieAi Ogura.
The 2025 season marked a significant moment for Aprilia’s affiliated team, with Fernandez securing its first MotoGP win at the Australian Grand Prix. The Spanish rider took advantage of the RS-GP’s enhanced performance to achieve a career-high 10th position in the rider rankings.
Ogura began his rookie season on a positive note with a double top-five result in Thailand, yet he couldn’t maintain this performance. Two separate injuries hindered his development, resulting in him finishing 16th by the end of the season.
Trackhouse secured a strong seventh position in the team’s championship, concluding the year with better results than the factory Honda team, Tech3 KTM, and various other competitors.
Trackhouse’s manufacturer partner Aprilia has already introduced its 2026 model RS-GPlast week at an event also taking place in Milan.
The Noale factory disclosed that it has made substantial changes to its MotoGP machine, with enhancements covering the chassis, aerodynamics, and electronics, while simultaneously redirecting its attention towards 2027 development. The power unit for 2026 has seen improvements, with Aprilia concentrating on components not limited by the engine freeze agreement.
Trackhouse will introduce the RS-GP26 to track action during the Sepang test taking place from February 3rd to 5th.
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