Francesco Bagnaia has now received an improved offer from Aprilia as his signature battle continues, according to the report. Bagnaia is expected to leave Ducati and the arrival of Pedro Acosta is imminent.
The two-time MotoGP champion has made it clear that he wants to ride for the factory team instead of accepting a satellite seat. It seems like a war between Yamaha and Aprilia.
Aprilia has renewed the contract of Marco Bezecic. George Martin is expected to join Yamaha As a replacement for Fabio Quartararo.
Bagnaya He could take the other Yamaha seat currently held by Alex Rins, however Massimo Rivola He is trying hard to convince him.
Apria is making an ’emotional’ appeal to Francesco Bagnaia.
As he says Motorsport E.SBagnaia rejected Aprilia’s initial offer. At first, his choice was to join the Japanese manufacturer, but Honda wanted a young talent to partner with Quattro.
This clearly put Yamaha in the ‘lead’ and there was a growing belief that they were going to close a deal before then. Aprilia He made a new push.
Martin’s release has freed up around €3m (£2.6m), and that is believed to be the ‘start’ of renewed negotiations with Aprilia.
Rivola is making an ’emotional’ appeal for Bagnaia as he pursues his ‘dream’, Italian line-up. He is already a friend of Bezecchi’s, a fellow graduate of the VR46 Academy.
Yamaha may have angered Pecco Bagnaia by mistake.
Marc Marquez contract extension It’s supposed to be soon, and the announcement could put several star riders on the dotted line to sign with the team they want.
Yamaha will put ‘pressure’ on Bagnaia to make a decision, while 2023 and 2024 title challenger Martin is the priority.
Bagnaia, on the other hand, is Aprilia’s main target, and that could ‘carry some weight’ in the negotiations.
Bagnaia, who was mercilessly fired by Ducati, may want to join a team he feels is truly valued. Aprilia meets Inea Bastianini.This can be a backup plan.
