MotoGP race winner Max Biaggi claims that Aprilia is the “solely Italian” producer within the championship as a result of “we all know Ducati is German” as a result of it’s owned by Audi.
Biaggi loved a grand prix profession from 1991 to 2005, throughout which era he established himself as one of many biggest 250cc riders of all time.
He gained 4 world titles on this class from 1994 to 1997 and stepped as much as the premier class in 1998, profitable his debut race in Japan with Honda.
An important rival to Valentino Rossi throughout his MotoGP days, Biaggi recorded 13 wins within the premier class earlier than attaining championship success in World Superbike in 2010 and 2012.
At the moment he’s an envoy for Aprilia.
In an interview with TNT Sports activities, Though Biaggi stated his affiliation with Aprilia was a privilege, he criticized Ducati.
“I’ve been an Aprilia ambassador for nearly 10 years and it’s a nice honor to be related to this producer,” he started. “Actually, I do know Ducati is German due to the possession of Audi, the one Italian producer on this paddock.”
“We’re very happy with this. Piaggio Group has completed an ideal job.”
Ducati has been owned by Audi since 2012, however the model stays primarily based in Borgo Panigale, the place it was based.
Ducati had its second most profitable season in MotoGP historical past final yr, profitable 17 of the 22 grands prix held.
The Italian producer gained all three world titles with Marc Marquez as the only real champion with 11 Grands Prix and 14 Sprints.
Ducati haven’t misplaced in a World Championship since Pecco Bagnaia scored his first objective in 2022.
Aprilia has emerged because the strongest rival to Ducati and loved their finest season in MotoGP in 2025.
The Noale-based model has gained three Grands Prix with Marco Bezzecchi and a fourth with trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez.
It was ranked 2nd within the producers’ rating.
in the identical method TNT Biaggi insisted in an interview: “The bikes we’ve got now haven’t any weaknesses. There aren’t any tracks that scare us now.”
“We are able to all the time be within the high three, high 5. Not solely Marco Bezzecchi, but in addition Raul Fernandez has proven that this bike can work with a number of riders.”
Aprilia will open the 2026 season in Milan on January fifteenth.
