| THE AGREEMENT, ANNOUNCED DURING THE GRAND PRIX OF ITALY, LAUNCHES THE PARTNERSHIP FROM 2026 |
| Aprilia Racing and Monster Energy announce a new, multi-year partnership which, beginning from the 2026 Grand Prix of Italy, sees the two companies share a common path in MotoGP. The agreement represents an important strategic step for the manufacturer from Noale and marks further reinforcement of the 2027 collaboration, when Monster Energy will also take on the role of team title sponsor. The collaboration between Aprilia Racing and Monster Energy will be highlighted by the presence of the iconic, three-claw logo on the factory RS-GP bikes, on the riders’ leathers, and on the team’s key assets. Having a global partner like Monster Energy join the team represents further confirmation of the strength and the ambition of the Aprilia Racing sporting project. At a time of robust growth where the team is one of the key protagonists in MotoGP, this partnership contributes to further consolidating their sporting and technological path. The fact that Monster Energy is Aprilia Racing’s first title sponsor is a source of immense pride. Monster Energy is a global company whose vision matches racing perfectly. Speed, adrenaline, passion, and excellence are distinctive traits of both companies and there is no stronger union than that between those who share the same values. The partnership arrives at the perfect time for Aprilia Racing. In recent years, the Noale-based manufacturer has undertaken a path of consistent growth in the premier class where, in 2025, they were confirmed as the European manufacturer with most wins in FIM Grand Prix World Championship history. In 2025, Aprilia took its most wins in a single season to date, achieved third place in the riders’ championship with Marco Bezzecchi and was second in the manufacturers’ championship. This trend has been confirmed once again in 2026, a season in which Aprilia has taken the first three Grand Prix wins of the year, finished on the podium in the first five and taken a first historic podium lockout at the French GP with a 1-2-3 finish. The Aprilia Racing team is also currently leading in the rider standings, in first and second place, and the factory is at the top of the manufacturer and team standings. MASSIMO RIVOLA – APRILIA RACING CEO MITCH COVINGTON – SVP SPORTS MARKETING, MONSTER ENERGY ABOUT APRILIA RACING ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY |
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