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Aprilia MotoGP boss Massimo Rivola has revealed his riders are being offered “a lot of money” by rivals as the rider market begins to unfold for 2027
Aprilia MotoGP boss Massimo Rivola has revealed that rival teams are offering “a lot of money” to his riders as the 2027 rider market begins to take shape. Currently, only Honda and Yamaha have riders under contract beyond 2026, leaving both Aprilia works bikes and riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin up for grabs. Although there was no mention of any 2027 agreements during Aprilia’s 2026 launch, Rivola acknowledged the need to possibly expedite the decision-making process due to fast-moving rivals. Despite the financial offers being made to their riders, Rivola emphasized the importance of unity and committing to building a strong team for the future. While Bezzecchi had a successful 2025 season, Martin faced challenges and injuries in his first year with Aprilia, expressing his desire to bounce back and perform well in the upcoming season. Martin highlighted the significance of staying focused and not getting distracted by the ongoing market discussions, emphasizing his commitment to self-improvement and concentrating on the 2026 season ahead.
