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show the potential of Tech3— a full factory operation," said Beirer. "I'm sure without Pedro, also, maybe we could not make or couldn't convince the other two boys to go in that direction." And there will be further changes in 2025. The red of GasGas will be no more; Tech3 will be "all in orange," once again. Beirer says there is to be no dif - ference in machinery or factory support between all four of its riders next year. "Our goal, our dream, is still to work on that project in terms of getting four factory riders there [so they] wouldn't really care which of the four places they would pick." Once that news was con - firmed, Aprilia was already searching for Vinales' replace- ment. "Maverick got his decision, and he was very fair on us, in tell- ing us in advance," said Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola. "So, from Mugello to now, not a huge time has passed, and for me it was clear the choice on Bezzecchi. I think I couldn't have a better rider lineup for next year." The fact that Pramac will have neither Martin nor Marquez next year means it is edging toward a switch to become Yamaha's satellite team in 2025. There was also some surprise when Motorsport.com revealed Joan Mir is likely to stay at Rep - sol Honda next year, along with current teammate Luca Marini. The news leaves current KTM factory rider Jack Miller short of options, with the Australian believed to be pushing for a seat at Trackhouse Aprilia next year. Even then, Aprilia's Mas - simo Rivola is hoping to see the factory's satellite squad retain current riders Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez for next year. "I'm a super fan of Raul," he said. "Personally, I wanted to have Miguel in Aprilia, and still I think that Miguel in Aprilia can deliver a very good performance." Neil Morrison WIND IN THE P34 2024 FIM World Supercross Calendar Announced T he 2024 FIM World Su- percross Championship announced its 2024 schedule. The WSX tour will comprise four rounds, kicking off in Vancouver, Canada, in October, followed by a doubleheader in Perth, Australia. The series wraps up in the UAE in Abu Dhabi alongside Formula One at Yas Island in December. CN 2024 FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR Oct 26 (Rnd 1) BC Place, Vancouver, Canada Nov 23-24 (Rnds 2-3) HBF Park, Perth, Australia Dec 4 (Rnd 4) Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE The 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship will consist of four rounds, including a doubleheader in Perth, Australia.