Pecco Bagnaia (right)
is rumored to be
joining close friend
Marco Bezzecchi
(left) at Aprilia in
2027.
to lose his seat in Ducati's factory
team, he's looking elsewhere, with
rumors of being heavily linked to
Aprilia to replace the Yamaha-
bound Martin.
"It's clear that a season like last
year can put you in the wrong side
[of negotiations]," he admitted. "I
have many opportunities [on the
table], and we just need to decide.
"We are living in a world that is
always super-fast. So, you need
to be quick. Jorge Lorenzo said a
correct thing; you are only remem-
bered from your last races. It's
like this, and honestly, I think it's
correct."
Neil Morrison
VOLUME 63 ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 10, 2026 P25
After doing much of the development work on the Honda
RC213V, Luca Marini faces an uncertain future at HRC with
the imminent arrival of Quartararo in 2027.