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Monster Energy becomes Aprilia’s new MotoGP sponsor
Aprilia Racing has officially joined forces with Monster Energy in a major new MotoGP partnership. The deal gives the Italian factory team its first title sponsor and marks another big step in Aprilia’s rise to the top level of motorcycle racing.
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Aprilia Racing has officially started a new partnership with Monster Energy in MotoGP. The famous energy drink company will become the team’s title sponsor, starting from the Italian Grand Prix weekend. This is a very important step for the Italian manufacturer as it continues to grow in the world championship.
Before this deal, Aprilia was the only factory MotoGP team without a main title sponsor. Other top teams already had strong commercial partners, including Ducati with Lenovo, Yamaha with Monster Energy, KTM with Red Bull and Honda with Castrol.
The agreement comes at a perfect time for Aprilia. The team has become one of the strongest competitors in MotoGP and has enjoyed impressive results during the 2026 season. Riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin have both helped the team fight at the front of the championship.
Monster Energy already has a long history in motorcycle racing. The company has sponsored Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team since 2019 and also supports many well-known riders and racing events around the world.
For Aprilia, the new partnership brings extra financial support and more global attention. The company hopes the agreement will help the team continue improving its bikes and fighting for race wins and world titles in the future. Team boss Massimo Rivola described the deal as an important moment in Aprilia Racing’s history and said the partnership shows the ambition of the project.
The famous Monster Energy logo is expected to appear on the Aprilia RS-GP bikes from the Italian Grand Prix onwards. Fans are also likely to see new team colours and branding during the rest of the season.
This partnership could also change the balance of sponsorships in MotoGP. Monster Energy already works closely with several riders and teams in the paddock, and the move to Aprilia shows how much confidence the company has in the Italian manufacturer’s future.
Aprilia has worked hard over the last few years to become a serious title challenger in MotoGP. With strong riders, competitive bikes and now the support of a major global sponsor, the team hopes even bigger success is still to come.
