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Aprilia Rider Raul Fernandez Wins Victory in Mugello Sprint, But Faces Uncertain Future
The events in Mugello carried the traces of emotional confusion and an unexpected situation. Particularly in Tuscany, where celebrations were held for Ducati’s 100th anniversary, the rivals allowed Aprilia to reshape the scene by capitalizing on the opportunities offered by the track. A key part of this transformation was Trackhouse pilot Raul Fernandez, who, alongside Jorge Martin, achieved Aprilia’s first double victory on this circuit. It was noteworthy that Jorge Martin’s team imitated Fernandez’s mid-range tire strategy.
Pre-Race Meeting and Strategic Changes
However, tension was palpable behind the scenes. Davide Brivio’s departure, who was closing down Aprilia’s US operations at the end of 2026, had somewhat dampened the excitement at both Aprilia and Trackhouse. This situation, despite the team’s current successes, had created uncertainty among fans. Ahead of the race, Aprilia representatives met with Raul Fernandez and Jorge Martin, clarifying how Fernandez should behave in close-fought battles against rival brands. This evolved into a “pure wine” strategy, as defined after the event.
Fernandez stated in post-race interviews that the race was both the most beautiful and the most challenging moment of his career. He noted that the recent intense interest and discussions were making it difficult to process this moment. He stated, “After my victory in the last sprint race, I cried tears throughout the end of the race after crossing the finish line.” This clearly revealed the pilot’s emotional intensity and the importance of the race.
Future Plans and Team Performance
Following the race, Raul Fernandez also drew attention with his statements to certain media outlets. These statements were like a farewell message. Fernandez stated that he would continue to race for Trackhouse until the end of the year, expressing his desire to have fun and compete. He also stated that he was with his family and found peace within himself after the victory in Mugello. He emphasized that Joan Mir could be a turning point in Fernandez’s career, and that this could be shaped by a new agreement.
Trackhouse Racing, supported by US boss Justin Marks, had experienced an unprecedented rise to date. Thanks to the performances of Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, the team was currently in 2nd place in the qualifying. It should be noted that the team’s goal was to maintain this position for as long as possible. It was clear that this goal would be shaped by whether Fernandez remained with the team or not.
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