Gabriel Fabio Vuono is the Aprilia RS 457 Trophy champion 2026

The second edition of the Aprilia RS 457 Trophy once again confirmed the championship’s high level of competitiveness, with the title fight remaining open until the final round of the season. At the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Vuono claimed pole position, once again proving to be the benchmark in qualifying. After 10 laps, the 52 Racing Team rider crossed the finish line in second place but was subsequently handed a one-place penalty for track limits, dropping him to third and securing the points he needed to be crowned champion.

Vuono completed a standout season, claiming all five pole positions and finishing on the podium in every race. The 52 Racing Team rider took four victories and one third-place finish, demonstrating remarkable consistency and a very high level of competitiveness throughout the season. Andrea Benvenuti finished second in the overall standings of the Aprilia RS 457 Trophy, having claimed four podium finishes across the five rounds, while Sebastiano Settimio Favaroni finishes third overall, with his second-place finish at Mugello as his best result of the season.

The Aprilia RS 457 Trophy was created to bring young riders closer to the track, offering a high-performance bike that reflects Aprilia’s tradition in terms of rideability and riding enjoyment. The Trophy also represents a gradual and accessible step, both technically and financially, from smaller bikes to the major circuits, within a professional and highly competitive environment. Following the conclusion of its second edition at Misano, which saw 25 riders on the grid, the Aprilia RS 457 Trophy has further confirmed its role in developing and promoting young riders, continuing Aprilia Racing’s tradition of investing in the next generation and in the future of the youngest riders.

GABRIEL FABIO VUONO 
“This championship couldn’t have ended any better: we didn’t lose a single battle, and we practically finished first in every race, with four wins out of five, which is an exceptional result. We also set all the track records. I had a lot of fun throughout the year, and we gained a lot of new experience. I really enjoyed the final round at Misano: we had a great battle in a group of around five riders. I’d like to thank Aprilia, all our sponsors, my family, my mum, who is always there supporting me, and Giacomo Luminari, our Team Manager at 52 Racing Team.”