Francesco Bagnaia joins Aprilia as teammate of Marco Bezzecchi for 2027 season

Francesco Bagnaia Aprilia Marco Bezzecchi 2027 MotoGP season teammate

Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has signed with Aprilia for the 2027 season, becoming the new teammate of Marco Bezzecchi. The move is a high‑profile acquisition for the Italian factory and will see the two VR46 Riders Academy graduates sharing a garage for the first time.

Bezzecchi said he is happy for Bagnaia and the team but noted that sharing a box will feel "strange" after years of competing as rivals from separate teams. He highlighted Aprilia’s focus on a harmonious environment and expressed confidence that the partnership will test the team’s culture while offering a unique on‑track dynamic.

The pairing marks a significant shift in the MotoGP paddock, merging a double world champion with Aprilia’s technical lead for the upcoming season.

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Marco Bezzecchi acknowledges new challenge as teammate Francesco Bagnaia joins Aprilia [motorcyclesports.net]

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MotoGP : "ce sera étrange", Bezzecchi prévient avant l'arrivée de Bagnaia [sports.auto-moto.com]

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MotoGP: Bakal Satu Garasi dengan Francesco Bagnaia, Marco Bezzecchi Merasa Aneh [www.jpnn.com]

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