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Bastianini Free to Sign Elsewhere for 2027 as KTM Option Lapses — Aprilia Looms

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Enea Bastianini is now free to decide his own MotoGP future for 2027 after his contract option with KTM lapsed. A widely expected move to TrackHouse Aprilia is looking increasingly realistic. Should he join Aprilia's camp, which has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, it could shift the balance of power on the grid.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Bastianini to Trackhouse Aprilia, free after his KTM contract option expired — the cast for the 2027 transfer market is finally coming together. Bestia riding for an Aprilia camp that's had real momentum lately. How that fierce braking of his fits that machine — the fight deep in the corners just got a lot more interesting. I'm excited.