Reports suggest Francesco Bagnaia will switch to Aprilia next year and Silva Guintoli thinks the Italian will be the final piece to complete the ‘dream team’ for the Noale-based outfit.
with Pedro Acosta He is understood to be heading to Borgo Panigale for the 2027 MotoGP season. Francesco Bagnaia has reportedly signed a four-year contract with Aprilia.
The Italian rider was in a dilemma between choosing Aprilia And YamahaIt has been suggested that the Japanese developer’s poor pre-season decided him.
Although the official confirmation from the parties involved has not yet been released, it will end the partnership between the authorities Ducati Team and most successful rider in the premier class.
It will come later Bagnaia turned down a huge pay cut from Ducati to stay at the team.. Despite his struggles last season, the 29-year-old knows the value of his talent and won’t hesitate to move on if they aren’t respected.
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Francesco Bagnaia will complete Aprilia’s ‘dream team’ next season, says Silvan Guintoli.
In the recent Gas It Out PodcastFormer premier class star Sylvan Guintoli He offered his thoughts on the latest moves being speculated on in the MotoGP rider market.
The Frenchman began with many of the deals appearing to have been completed 12 months ago, adding: “I wish it was (so) a bit further down the line.
“I think it will build a lot of excitement and give us a lot to talk about in the first half of the season, if we don’t have the signings. But unfortunately, that falls into place very quickly.”
Then it attracted attention Bagania Acosta has reportedly moved to Aprilia following his apparent deal with Ducati.
He added, “I’m very happy to see Peco Bagna at Aprilia, and obviously, I’m very happy to see how the Aprilia team is doing at the moment. BezechichiHe said.
Bezechi has previously asked about the idea of ​​​​collaborating with BagnaiaEmphasizing how ‘cool’ it would be to meet him again VR46 Riders’ Academy A teammate in a MotoGP outfit.
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With Aprilia’s impressive performance in the final stages of last season, it is clear that they will be a strong contender for Ducati’s continued dominance in the premier class.
However, the Italian builder was led by the former Bezecchi one-man army. Who knows what George Martin could achieve if he could stay eligible for the entire 2025 season?
Aprilia boss during speculation that Acosta will join Ducati for 2027 Massimo Rivola His local rivals were asked for his thoughts on acquiring one of the best talents on the gridiron.
Rivola called it a ‘match made in heaven’. Before emphasizing that Bagnaya, the loser in the situation, is still the most challenging rider for any other brand on the grid.
Whether the Italian word originated before or after their association with Bagnaia’s entourage is unclear, but the partnership they now form must be formidable.
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