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Bagnaia Joins Aprilia From 2027, Three-Time World Champion Signs 4-Year Deal

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Bagnaia Joins Aprilia From 2027, Three-Time World Champion Signs 4-Year Deal — PHOTO — WEBIKE / © Webike↗ View original

Aprilia has officially announced the signing of three-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. Starting in 2027, he will partner with Marco Bezzecchi on the RS-GP under a four-year contract. The move of a champion who has long led Ducati over to Aprilia is major news set to reshape the balance of power in MotoGP.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Bagnaia to Aprilia — this is a bombshell. A three-time champion giving up Ducati's comfortable seat to switch to an on-the-rise Aprilia. Pairing up with Bezzecchi means sparks are bound to fly just from the atmosphere in the pits. Switching machines means rebuilding an ingrained feel from scratch. How that proud man adapts — I'll be watching with bated breath.