Aprilia's Shocking Announcement! Three-Time World Champion Francesco Bagnaia to Join from 2027

Aprilia Racing has announced the signing of Francesco Bagnaia to a four-year contract starting from the 2027 season. The team is building a lineup aiming for the pinnacle of MotoGP with an Italian duo of Bagnaia and Marco Bezzecchi.

A Powerful Italian Lineup Welcomes a Three-Time World Champion

Aprilia Racing has revealed that Francesco Bagnaia will join as a factory rider from 2027. Bagnaia will team up with Marco Bezzecchi, already a member of the team, to challenge in the premier class with a formidable all-Italian lineup.

Since his Moto3 debut in 2013, Bagnaia has been a rider demonstrating exceptional talent and fighting spirit. Following his Moto2 title win in 2018, he has been crowned World Champion in MotoGP for two consecutive years, in 2022 and 2023. His impressive record of 41 wins, 86 podiums, and 35 pole positions solidifies his status as an Italian rider second only to legends like Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi.

Aprilia's Determination for the 2027 New Regulations

Regarding this contract signing, Massimo Rivola stated, "Together with Michele Colaninno, we envisioned the best combination of Bagnaia and Bezzecchi to energize the Italian sports scene." This reinforcement is anticipated to symbolize a further leap forward for the nation's sports world, following the international successes of Italian athletes in recent years.

This contract is a testament to the robustness of Aprilia Racing's project, looking ahead to the new technical regulations being introduced in 2027, including the change to an 850cc engine. Bearing the responsibility of having a World Champion, Aprilia will aim to build a new golden era.

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