Aprilia MotoGP satellite team Trackhouse has named a new team manager as it revamps its leadership ahead of the planned departure of team principal Davide Brivio.

Brivio, who has been part of the Trackhouse set-up since shortly after it entered MotoGP, will take on a Honda role next year.

That had left Trackhouse needing to recruit a new senior MotoGP figure to report to team owner Justin Marks, and as expected it has settled on Francesco Guidotti as a new hire.

Guidotti - who had served as Aprilia team manager in World Superbikes in the more distant past -  began his MotoGP career with a long leadership stint at Pramac before embarking on a spell heading up the KTM factory team until the end of 2024, since when he has largely appeared as a TV pundit.

Marks has described the announcement of Guidotti's arrival as a "thrilling development for Trackhouse". 

"Francesco has a long and successful career in professional motorcycle racing but, just as importantly, he fits the culture and vision of our company," said Marks.

Guidotti will start work immediately, featuring as team manager while Brivio continues in his team principal role. Trackhouse has confirmed the pair will work together until Brivio's exit.

Trackhouse is virtually certain to stay with Aprilia in MotoGP next year, and the biggest topic it faces currently - presumably one Guidotti will be entrusted to help navigate - is its rider line-up for 2027.

There is thought to be an agreement with Enea Bastianini for one seat, while the other is believed to be a choice between Manu Gonzalez, Luca Marini and incumbent Raul Fernandez. The other incumbent, Ai Ogura, is set to move to Yamaha.