Why Ducati stronghold Jerez presents Aprilia’s ultimate MotoGP test

The United States Grand Prix was widely seen as a major test for Aprilia - and with good reason. The Noale manufacturer arrived on the back of four consecutive grand prix wins in MotoGP, but to continue that streak it would have to beat Ducati's Marc Marquez at one of his favourite tracks. In the end, the result could hardly have been better for Aprilia.