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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarco Bezzecchi and his Aprilia RS-GP at Sepang.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarco Bezzecchi and his Aprilia RS-GP at Sepang.<\/p>\n
The stunt comes after the 2025 season finale at Valencia where Bezzecchi got down on one knee and proposed to his RS-GP, signalling his intention to continue with the Italian marque.<\/p>\n
Now Bezzecchi and Aprilia have formalised their union.<\/p>\n
This marriage, however, is not infinite. The arrangement is for two year \u2013 at least for now.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m extremely happy to have renewed for another two years,\u201d said Bezzecchi, who joined Aprilia from Ducati satellite VR46 in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the first day I signed, I had the goal in mind of building a long-term project. I\u2019m happy to have found the support of the entire team and the whole Noale factory.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope I\u2019ll be able to give them a lot of joy, as they most certainly will with me.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Marco Bezzecchi kisses his RS-GP at Sepang.<\/p>\n
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola acted as the celebrant at Sepang, dressed in white with an Italian flag sash.<\/p>\n
The announcement came on the eve of the first official MotoGP pre-season test at the Malaysian circuit.<\/p>\n
With the confirmation, Bezzecchi is the first off-contract rider to formally reveal his future beyond 2026.<\/p>\n
Several riders are rumoured to be on the move, including his current teammate and 2024 champion Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n
The Spanish rider is set to miss this week\u2019s Sepang test as he undergoes surgery as part of his recovery from injuries suffered in 2025.<\/p>\n
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Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s RS-GP with \u201cJust Married\u201d on the rear winglets.<\/p>\n
Test rider Lorenzo Savadori will stand in for Martin at the test.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are obviously extremely satisfied, because the renewal was our priority,\u201d said Rivola.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to celebrate the signing in a particularly fun way, which I believe goes perfectly well with Marco\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have built a path creating solid foundations, and the fact that Marco chose to stay with us, in spite of various other offers he received, gives us great pleasure and further highlights the work and spirit of this team.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Aprilia announcement came with a series of terms and conditions of the marriage, which can be read below:<\/p>\n
PROPERTY AGREEMENT
MARCO AND ALBAROSA agree to share all components, replacement parts, aerodynamic upgrades, wheels, tyres, fuel, lubricants, and any mechanical or software \u201cadd-ons\u201d, as well as awards and bonuses from results.<\/p>\n
MAINTENANCE, CARE, AND SPORTING CUSTODY
MARCO undertakes to treat ALBAROSA with the diligence of a good garage caretaker, ensuring her routine and special maintenance in accordance with technical plans. On her part, ALBAROSA undertakes to provide power in a quantity proportional to the twisting of the right wrist, avoiding manifestations of electronic jealousy towards other bikes on the grid.<\/p>\n
FAITHFULNESS
MARCO acknowledges his responsibility to sporting faithfulness to ALBAROSA, her twin, and all Aprilia Racing prototypes. They do not constitute a violation of the obligation of faithfulness.<\/p>\n
RACE MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC DECISIONS
Decisions on tyres, setup, overtaking on the final lap, and on race strategies in general, will always be implemented jointly, in observance of the principles of reason and track limits. On the track, in the event of any discord, MARCO\u2019s feeling will prevail. In this case, ALBAROSA may express disagreement by vibrating or skidding, but not beyond the limits of traction control.<\/p>\n
DURATION AND EFFECTIVENESS
This agreement takes effect on the date it is signed and is valid for multiple years, in particular, where MARCO is concerned, as long as he desires to race around the track and, where ALBAROSA is concerned, as long as fuel flows through her injectors.<\/p>\n
JURISDICTION
Past cases advise strongly against seeking recourse in any court.<\/p>\n
FINAL PROVISIONS
MARCO declares his knowledge of ALBAROSA\u2019s every particularity, including engine maps and character during braking and acceleration. ALBAROSA declares her acceptance of MARCO\u2019s riding, acknowledging his leaning skill, sensitivity with the front end, and attitude of never letting up on the gas.<\/p>\n
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