The headlines on the first day of the MotoGP 2026 Sepang shakedown were dominated by bombshells dropped on the driver market in the 2027 campaign.
The first shocking incident came when this was discovered. Fabio Quatararo was finalizing a deal to sign for Honda. Ahead of a new era of MotoGP.
Yamaha immediately fired back, reports said. George Martin is a disgrace. Japanese developer.
Official confirmation from both teams is yet to come, but the MotoGP rider has sent the market into a circle that many won’t.
It means that now there will be a free seat in the factory Aprilia clothes, and Francesco Bagnaia Given the boot, he may have found his landing spot. Ducati.
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Alberto Vergani advised Francesco Bagnaia to focus on securing the Aprilia seat for 2027.
During the interview with GPONFamous MotoGP rider agent Alberto Vergani asked for his thoughts following the breaking news about the rider market. Quatararo And Martin.
The Italian urges his compatriot Martin to give him the seat at the soon-to-be-vacant Aprilia, explaining, “I recommend Peco to focus on Aprilia, because it will be the right environment for him.
“There are no tensions, there is a lot of harmony, and the project is ambitious, Bezecchi has shown in his first year with RS-GP.
“I think so (Massimo) Rivola He did a great job, and Peco would be the icing on the cake.
Vergani then went on to highlight another rider on the grid who could be a good alternative to Bagnaia if he chooses to find another place, “Bastianini could be considered.”
“Enea is a strong rider and has already shown his potential.”
Rivola recently hinted at some interest in the 29-year-old’s services, speaking to reporters at the launch event for the 2026 season in April. Bagnaya is ‘testing everyone’.
He also understands that the two-time world champion has no interest in satellite activity, so a factory ride at Nole could be his perfect landing.
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Alberto Vergani described the VR46 as another good option for Francesco Bagnaia.
Although Bagnaya did not show interest in taking a seat in the factory team, his special relationship with him Valentino Rossi He can see it being placed somewhere in the Italian icon. VR46 Racing dress
Vergani continued in an interview with GPO, “I think a structure like Valentino’s could be familiar territory for Peco in some ways.
For 2027, he will remain in Ducati’s orbit without Marquez, already aware of the project and beyond the garage.
“We should not forget the value of Bagnayan and the results he has achieved over time. But in my opinion, Apria remains the best option.”
