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Max Biaggi claims Aprilia is MotoGP’s only Italian brand
MotoGP race winner Max Biaggi recently stated that Aprilia is the only Italian manufacturer in the championship, emphasizing its distinction from Ducati, which he referred to as German-owned due to its ownership by Audi. Biaggi had a successful grand prix career from 1991 to 2005, notably achieving four world titles in the 250cc class before transitioning to MotoGP. Throughout his MotoGP tenure, he claimed 13 wins and later found success in World Superbikes in 2010 and 2012. Serving as an ambassador for Aprilia, Biaggi expressed pride in his long-standing association with the brand and commended the Piaggio Group’s remarkable achievements. Despite Ducati’s affiliation with Audi since 2012, it has maintained its base in Borgo Panigale and recorded impressive results in MotoGP, while Aprilia showed strong performance in the 2025 season, signaling its growing competitiveness within the championship. In an interview, Biaggi praised Aprilia for its improved bike performance, highlighting their readiness to compete at the top levels with riders like Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez, as the manufacturer gears up for the 2026 season launch on January 15 in Milan.
