Francesco Bagnaia must be happy with his work at the Jerez test to win Ducati in 2027, as his efforts could pay off when he switches teams in 2027.
Aprilia They have made an excellent start to the 2026 MotoGP season Marco Bezecchi And George Martin Leading the ranks of the riders in four laps. But Noelle Brand isn’t showing any chance of winning the championship for the first time.
So, Aprilia took full advantage of the first test of the season at Jerez on Monday to try out a clutch of updates to what they hope will be the bike to beat the RS-GP. Bezecchi won the first three Grands Prix of 2026, but Alex Marquez broke his streak last Sunday in Spain.
Bagnaya In the final year of the 1,000cc regulations, Aprilia will pay great attention to developing the RS-GP’s ability, it is going to go. Ducati For their Italian rivals in the year
How will we talk about the journey of Francesco Bagnaia Appria in five years?
Note Aprilia’s new front aero, which Francesco Bagnaia tested at Jerez ahead of the 2027 switch.
It is widely believed Acosta has agreed to join Ducati in 2027. Before the contract with KTM expires this year. It is said that the resolution of the Bologna shots was also observed. Bagnaia has agreed to join Aprilia on a four-year deal. Starting in 2027, it features an exit clause after 2028.
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With MotoGP undergoing a major regulatory change in 2027, changing teams next time could be a godsend or a terrible mistake.
The aerodynamic limitations of MotoGP in 2027 are also why Bagnaia Aprea should be happy with his performance at the 2026 Jerez test. As he says MotoMattersAprilia riders tested a new front fairing this Monday that could be legal under the 2027 regulations.
Aprilia unveiled a new aerodynamic element at the top of their front display that looks like handlebars on either side of the RS-GP’s nose. Noale’s clothing concept is thought to reduce drag around their riders and improve the speed of their 2026 bikes.
It also looks like the Aprilia handlebar-esque aero concept will be implemented in accordance with 2027 MotoGP regulations with a 550mm maximum width, which reduces the aerodynamic elements by 50mm. So Aprilia may now have stolen a march on their rivals.
George Martin
Bezecchi and Martin have worked on improving Aprilia’s electronics for their 2026 bike, for which Trackhouse stars Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez tested a new chassis in Jerez on Monday. But Aprilia’s handle-ski concept should have caught Bagnayan’s eye.
Having ridden exclusively on Ducati machinery since debuting in MotoGP for Pramac in 2019, Bagnaia will be entering new territory next time he replaces Martin. In 2021 he joined the factory team of the Borgo Panigale brand and won the title in 2022 and 2023.
Aprilia is also fielding Bagnaia, who can develop over time with Bezecchi, while Martin will step up to the 2026 riders’ ranks after four rounds and move to Noale at the start of the 2027 regulations. So, any early gains Aprilia makes are likely to be huge.
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