Bagnaia Out, Aprilia In

Francesco Bagnaia is exiting Ducati at the end of 2026 to join Aprilia in 2027, marking the end of an eight-season tenure where he led Ducati to two titles and 31 wins. His departure, fueled by a recent slump and Marc Marquez’s rise, signals a major shake-up — with KTM’s Pedro Acosta rumored to replace him, ending Ducati’s Italian rider era. Despite the change, Bagnaia remains a top contender, and Aprilia’s strong 2026 form suggests he’s poised for another championship run on new machinery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69540deb1a9a170e