How Aprilia became Ducati's nearest MotoGP challenger

In a MotoGP season dominated by Marc Marquez and Ducati, Aprilia has emerged as a consistent frontrunner, putting the red bikes under pressure on multiple occasions. 
In fact, it's now been almost 30 months since a manufacturer other than Ducati or Aprilia has won a dry-weather race, whether a sprint or a grand prix. 
However, while Aprilia has been the only marque consistently ...Keep reading