Former MotoGP rider Carlos Checa has predicted that the factory Aprilia team will have one of the best line-ups on the MotoGP grid in 2027, but only if Francesco Bagnaia can regain his title-winning form.
The poor form of the Italian rider with Ducati In the year In the 2025 MotoGP campaign, the machines seem to follow him until 2026, but Francesco Bagnaia is expected to move to Aprilia Now it serves as a light at the end of a dark tunnel.
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with Pedro Acosta As he heads to Borgo Pangale at the end of 2026, Ducati will lose its most successful rider in terms of the number of world champions returning to Bologna.
Bagnaya The World Championship winner was able to show glimpses of his talent but the Italian constructors’ closest rivals failed to bring out the best in him.
Movement to Aprilia It offers a restart for the Italian, but there are some concerns that his problems may continue.
Carlos Checa reviews the Aprilia and Ducati 2027 factory lineups
In a recent interview Motosantwo-time Grand Prix winner Carlos Checa He gave his thoughts on the factory line-up to Ducati and their championship-leading rivals Aprilia.
In recent months, many of the drivers’ activities have been happening behind the scenes, and few have been given official confirmation. He understood that. Groups are holding back ads until a Concorde deal is reached. With MotoGP.
While there has been no official word yet, much of the activity in the MotoGP paddock is secret and Cheka have been asked to comment on which factory has made the strongest signings.
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“Well, it’s hard, isn’t it?” Checa replied, before adding, “I think Pedro wants to win at all costs, and on paper, he went for the best choice. Now, Aprilia could also be a very good option, yes.”
“I think he is the most important in this regard. Also, what it means to be with (Marc) Marquez. Considering that both are there, we are still waiting for official confirmation that Marquez will be there, but I think, without a doubt, the star team will be there.
“Then at Aprilia, as the rumors suggest, obviously (Marco) Bezeci will continue; I hope Jorge (Martin) will continue, but it won’t be like that.
“I don’t know if Peco will be there, but he’s a very fast rider, one of the best, and if the bike suits him and he feels comfortable, there’s something that’s been missing at Ducati lately, and they could be a very good team.”
Neil Hodgson thinks George Martin may have regretted his switch to Yamaha
As mentioned by Cheka, George Martin is rumored to be leaving Aprilia for Yamaha. In the year Ahead of MotoGP’s new tenure in 2027, it’s a move that has been questioned by many.
The obvious question, of course, is why the 2024 world champion would want to trade the top team in the MotoGP standings for an outfit currently languishing at the bottom of the championship.
I understand Carlo Pernat Martin made the decision based on Yamaha’s financial capabilities.But there is a chance that the Iwata-based manufacturer will return to the first race of the season next year with the best bike on the grid.
still, Neil Hodgson thinks Martin may have regretted his hasty decision To change sides. The deal with Yamaha is understood to have been reached during pre-season, suggesting the Spaniard wasn’t sure Aprilia would come up with a top-of-the-line bike this year.
It remains to be seen how competitive the 28-year-old will be in 2027, but Martin is not one to do things half-heartedly.
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