Nobuatsu Aoki believes a move to Aprilia for the 2027 MotoGP season is the most “compatible” option for Francesco Bagnaia, whose future at Ducati remains uncertain.
The two-time MotoGP champion has been in contact with several teams in recent weeks Ducati Cavalry seems to be very numerous now. Bagnaya In the year At the end of 2026, the contract in Borgo Pangale expired, and KTM Star Pedro Acosta Lined up to grab a seat.
It is said that Ducati are on the verge of signing Acosta. A two-year contract before the contract with KTM expires at the end of this year. Bologna are expected to formalize the 21-year-old’s transfer as they complete a new two-year contract for Marc Marquez.
Bagnaya has made it clear that he has no intention of moving to a satellite team for 2027 MotoGP seasonIf Ducati called time on the red days. Aprilia In the year By 2027, Bagnaia could meet the demand for a work trip, but the Italian factory faces competition. Yamaha For 29 years.
Nobuatsu Aoki believes Aprilia MotoGP bike suits Francesco Bagna’s riding style
Now that is said. Bagnaya is tipped to join Yamaha in 2027Because the Japanese brand Aprilia can offer him a much more lucrative contract than you can buy. But Aoki believes a move to Aprilia will benefit Bagnaia with their recent bikes.
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Former Suzuki 500cc rider Aoki believes the cornering strength of the Aprilia RS-GP will be a good match for Bagnaia’s riding style. Likewise, a move to Ducati would suit Bagnaia’s replacement Acosta as the Spaniard could use his braking skills against Desmosedici.
“If these transfers go through, it’s a big change,” Aki said. Young machine. “Obviously, it’s just a rumor at this stage, but if there’s no fire, there’s no smoke…
Personally, I think any transfers would be interesting. The ones that seem particularly fitting are Bagnaia to Aprilia and Acosta to Ducati.
“Bagnaya is the type to ride any machine, and it seems to suit Aprilia, which is a cornering machine. If Acosta is going to ride a Ducati, he should be able to use his natural braking skills.”
Francesco Bagnaia may be faced with a decision between Yamaha money and Aprilia bikes.
Many MotoGP followers agree with Aoki, as many Fans fear that Bagnaia will make a mistake by joining Yamaha with Aprilia In the year The Frenchman is now set to go after Fabio Quattararo won the 2027 German Grand Prix without winning a race for Yamaha in 2027.
Yamaha are currently looking for new riders amid this claim. Quattararo has agreed to move to Honda in 2027.. Bagnaya is a former MotoGP title contender George Martin is in talks with Yamaha. To replace Katararo, but old enemies can unite in Iwata.
Reports say that. Yamaha have a budget of around £10.5m to sign Martin and Bagnaya.Alex Reigns is out of contract at the end of this season. So Bagnaya’s choice could come down to either a Yamaha bike or an Aprilia bike that Aoki believes will suit him.
