Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola has hinted that change could be beneficial for Francesco Bagnaia as the two time world champion prepares to leave Ducati and join Aprilia for 2027. Bagnaia’s place at Aprilia is widely understood to be set, with the Bologna factory moving on as Acosta arrives. After crashing out of Brazil and struggling at Austin, 2026 has been one of Bagnaia’s most difficult seasons.
