American MotoGP squad Trackhouse has revealed its 2026 liveries, including the return of iconic Gulf colours for five rounds this season.
Trackhouse Racing has taken the covers off its Aprilia RS-GP26 machinery ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season, showcasing both an updated house livery and the return of partner Gulf’s legendary blue and orange colour scheme.
The American outfit enters its third premier class campaign with renewed confidence following Raul Fernandez’s breakthrough victory at Phillip Island last year – the team’s first MotoGP win.
The iconic Gulf livery will debut at the season-opening Thai Grand Prix in Buriram before appearing at four additional rounds throughout the season: Brazil, Mugello, Lombok, and Sepang’s Malaysian Grand Prix.
The updated Trackhouse house livery retains the team’s signature blue, black and dayglo yellow palette with refinements for the new season, featuring increased carbon fibre elements for a more aggressive appearance.
Both Fernandez and 2024 Moto2 World Champion Ai Ogura will campaign the Aprilia RS-GP26 machines in their sophomore and rookie seasons respectively.
Fresh from his maiden MotoGP victory in Australia, Fernandez emphasised the importance of consistent work over results-focused thinking.
“The important thing is that the bike can be fast on track and for this year, I think we have to be really focused on ourselves and not think too much about the results,” Fernandez said.
“We have to be focused on what we can control and need to improve each day to be competitive. I want to enjoy racing like I did in the last rounds of 2025 and I’m sure then the results will come.”
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Second-year rider Ogura identified qualifying performance as a key area for improvement after a solid rookie campaign hampered by grid position struggles.
“One of the big targets this season will be the grid positions,” Ogura explained. “Last season we could be competitive during the race but the grid position has usually not been the best and we really need to work on that, especially during the test days.”
Team Principal Davide Brivio set clear expectations for both riders, targeting top-ten championship finishes and regular podium contention.
“The goal is to improve what we have done last year,” Brivio said. “Raul finished inside the top 10 but just in 10th place so, first of all, we should get both riders in the top 10 and be able to hopefully score some podiums.”
Brivio highlighted Fernandez’s late-season confidence surge and Ogura’s race pace as foundations for 2026 success, while acknowledging qualifying remains a crucial development area for the Japanese rider.
Team Owner Justin Marks reflected on the organisation’s rapid growth since entering MotoGP in 2024, emphasising the significance of the Gulf partnership.
“As a kid I grew up loving these colors on the Ford GT40s and the Porsche 917s at the Le Mans 24 hour race,” Marks said. “Now to have five races in the coming MotoGP season with both our bikes running Gulf colors it’s a dream come true.”
The 2026 MotoGP season begins with official testing at Sepang before the opening round in Thailand from February 27 to March 1.
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