After the announcement of the arrival of Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini at KTM, the Aprilia factory team remains one of the most attractive formations on the MotoGP market. Massimo Rivola struck big by signing Jorge Martin right after the Italian Grand Prix, but the name of Martin's teammate is still to be determined. In Noale, the desire to recruit an Italian driver is obvious, and all eyes are on Marco Bezzecchi.
Aprilia brilliantly seized the opportunity after Ducati made an about-face regarding George Martin, current leader of the MotoGP championship. Now, the brand is aiming for a second splash, but first it was necessary to wait for the arrival of Maverick Vinales in KTM be made official. Casa Particular in Viñales will leave the RS-GP24 after three and a half years, a period during which he began to record significant results: victory in the Sprint at Portimao, double victory at Texas, and a podium at Le Mans.
However, inconsistent performances eventually eroded the relationship that began mid-2021 season, when Casa Particular in Viñales abruptly left Yamaha . Maximum Rivola then took this opportunity to strengthen its team with a high-level driver.
Now thatAprilia has become an increasingly competitive bike, the team can afford to target promising talents. Bezzecchi has always been a coveted target and, after Mugello, discussions with VR46 have intensified.
An Aprilia official rider Marco Bezzecchi opens the doors of the VR46 to Franco Morbidelli
According to Motoracing An official statement could be imminent, marking the end of Marco's adventure with Ducati end of 2024. Despite his third place in the MotoGP general classification in 2023, his feelings with the evolution of the Desmosedici were not conclusive. Every driver's ultimate goal is to join a factory team, and 'Bez' doesn't want to miss this opportunity. With the arrival of Marc Marquez in the official team Ducati, the doors to this training are closed until at least 2026.
Meanwhile, Franco Morbidelli remains in search of a place, while Pramac gets closer and closer to Yamaha . For the Italian-Brazilian, a door could open at VR46 next to Fabio DiGiannantonio. However, the MotoGP transfer market is always full of surprises, and more developments are expected.
With these strategic moves, Aprilia could well position itself to be a key player in the upcoming championship, banking on a pair of drivers capable of competing with the best.
