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Aprilia has locked Marco Bezzecchi down for the 2027 MotoGP season
The Aprilia MotoGP team has extended Marco Bezzecchi’s contract for multiple years, securing half of its 2027 line-up early.
Bezzecchi joined Aprilia last year after spending his first three MotoGP seasons with VR46 Ducati.
Due to injuries to Jorge Martin, Bezzecchi took on a team leader role last season and contributed to the development of the RS-GP, winning three races.
Aprilia’s CEO emphasized re-signing Bezzecchi as a top priority, with the team confirming a multi-year deal for Bezzecchi ahead of the 2026 season.
The 2027 rider market is heating up, with confirmed moves for Quartararo to Honda, Martin to Yamaha, and Acosta to Ducati, among others.
Bezzecchi expressed his happiness about the renewal and his commitment to building a long-term project with Aprilia.
