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Pecco Bagnaia is understood to have decided on Aprilia over Yamaha’s bigger-money offer for his 2027 MotoGP move
Pecco Bagnaia is currently in advanced negotiations to join Aprilia for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, forming an all-Italian dream team with Marco Bezzecchi in their pursuit of world championship success. His potential move to Aprilia gained traction after Pedro Acosta’s decision to join Ducati, and the appealing prospect of working under team boss Massimo Rivola. Although Yamaha presented a lucrative offer to Bagnaia, recent reports suggest he is leaning towards the more competitive package at Aprilia, prioritizing on-track performance following a challenging 2025 season. The MotoGP paddock is abuzz with rumors as Bagnaia edges closer to finalizing his deal with Aprilia, potentially making them the first factory team with a confirmed 2027 lineup. Meanwhile, negotiations for contract extensions, such as Marc Marquez’s with Ducati, continue to unfold, impacting the overall rider market dynamics.
