Senna Agius is turning heads in the MotoGP world with his impressive performance and skill, and has caught the attention of Valentino Rossi.
The Australian rider has had an unusual path to Grand Prix motorcycle racing, jumping straight into Moto2 in 2022. After a few rough years, in 2025, Agios He established himself as a strong competitor.
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He won two races last year Victory on home soil in Phillip IslandAnd now he is considered a contender for the championship in 2026. Agius is attracting the right amount of attention when he won last time out at COTA, and even left one of MotoGP’s biggest names in Gobsma.
The 20-year-old manager took former Ducati MotoGP and WCK rider Chase Davies to Agius. Rossi’s Farm in Tavullia, Italy. He had never competed before, but the doctor was immediately impressed.
Valentino Rossi was impressed by Senna Agius’ ability in the field.
Speaking on Paddock Pass PodcastDavis Agius recalled his experience at the farm and said: “I understand what his ability is and how adaptable he is. For a brief example, I took him to Valentino’s farm last year.”
“He’s never been there before. I’ve been there, and I know Senna is a fast flat-track driver, but he was… the 100km race started. He’s leading.
“He was one of the first few fast guys in the race. He crashed at the end, but that was the plan. I’ll go there and see what happens, at least I’ll turn some heads.
“And he did, and he was one of the fastest riders in the race. And Valentino went to my party that evening, and he was like… I won’t share exactly what he said!”
But he said, ‘Beep was amazing, beep beep! Cena has some skills.’ So I will take it from him.
Is Senna Agius MotoGP bound for 2027?
The Aussies’ performance did not go unnoticed. Agius has been on the radar of MotoGP teams for 2026, but no moves have been made.
His position is still strong this season and he could be a key figure in the competition. MotoGP rider market. At the age of 20, there is a lot of interest from many manufacturers.
You are the head of Yamaha, who are you taking as the 2027 Pramac MotoGP line-up?
Agius could replace another Aussie, Jack Miller. At Pramac Yamaha, with the help of MotoGP’s top brass. The young Australian could be his natural successor if the latter doesn’t want to stay in the premier class, as the sport wants her represented on the grid for next year’s Adelaide GP.
Agius may also be an option for KTM.The team left the second seat ‘open’ behind Alex Marquez. Maverick Vinales was set to retire his ride, but now the Moto2 star could throw a huge spanner in his career.
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