A few days ago, Carlo Pernat announced that Bradley Smith would definitely not be an Aprilia rider in MotoGP this season. With this photo posted on the is the international treasure from the Englishman, it is confirmed that Lorenzo Savadori actually has free rein to be Aleix Espargaró's teammate. Otherwise, he would never have been able to promote a Yamaha...
Bradley Smith no longer a pilot Aprilia and this photo proves that he is moving towards another project and another brand. This is an old acquaintance since it involves Yamaha . And the only one known for a World Championship is in WSBK on the side of Ten Kate which has not yet formalized anyone. Especially since Loris Baz, who was in his box until last season, opted for the American dream in Ducati.
We take note that Bradley Smith pulls the rug out from under Aprilia, a decidedly mistreated and unloved manufacturer. We have difficulty understanding our choices, identifying our investments, but there is one constant: no one wants it. RS GP among a young generation who have declined offers from Noale while those who are there are not renewing, leaving from the Grand Prix paddock…
Bradley Smith grills Aprilia
Still, for 2021, the worst of all for Massimo Rivola and his troops would be thatAleix Espargaro gets injured, even with Savadori in the process. We would then arrive at a first in the history of MotoGP: a manufacturer officially present unable to run its motorcycles for lack of riders... Max Biaggi must keep his helmet close to him. If there is only one left, it might be the one!
The brand of the group Piaggio despite numerous world titles, has been in MotoGP for eight years without being able to claim any convincing results. Arriving almost at the same time as KTM and Suzuki, it cannot compare with its contemporaries...