Aprilia are considering a move for Fabio Di Giannantonio as an alternative to top target Francesco Bagna, according to the report. Massimo Rivola needs a replacement for Jorge Martin.
Martin agreed to join Yamaha. After Aprilia’s nightmare first season. Last year, he tried to trigger an opt-out clause in his contract and failed, missing two-thirds of the season with an injury.
Fabio Quatararo’s move to Honda It opened up a spot for Martin at Yamaha. Aprilia’s impressive growth in 2025 was not enough to convince the #89 to stay.
Aprilia At least they were able to extend Marco Bezecchi’s contract but are now in the market for a teammate.
Fabio Di Giannantonio is on the shortlist for April 2027.
Apriya has made an improved offer for BagnayaOn the verge of losing his Ducati seat to Pedro Acosta. With Martin leaving, Rivola wants to make an all-Italian lineup.
The problem is that Yamaha is pushing hard to sign Bagnaya. You can take a rider from Aprilia. And Deny them the substitutes they want.
It is already known I want to know if Irene BastianiniBagnaya’s former teammate at Ducati. But the Tech3 driver isn’t the only option.
As he says Gazzetta dello SportDi Giannantonio’s name is being ‘mentioned’ as an option for Noale’s outfit. His future is uncertain after a forgettable season with VR46.
For all that was said about Bagnaia’s struggles, he still outclassed his fellow GP25 rider By Giantantonio. ‘Diggia’ beat teammate Franco Morbidelli and rookie Fermin Aldeguerre but P6 in the championship was still somewhat disappointing.
Aprilia is not the only team linked to Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Di Giannantonio has won just one grand prix to date – the 2023 Qatar GP – but last year he took his podium tally to six.
Gresini could re-sign Di Giannantonio. Alex Marquez has been tipped to join KTM, but the Roman could be further tested at Aprilia’s factory ride.
There are rumors that Valentino Rossi has already decided to replace both drivers At the end of the year. World Superbike title hopeful and Ducati racer Niccolò Bulega has been strongly linked with the VR46.
While Di Giannantonio has options to stay on the MotoGP grid, Franco Morbidelli can effectively swap seats with Bulega. And change subjects.
