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WSB: Biaggi Aprilia deal done?

Unofficial confirmation of Aprilia's WSB contract with Roman Emperor

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Posted: 19 September 2008
by Visordown News

ACCORDING TO reports in some Italian press this morning, Max Biaggi has just signed on the dotted line for a one year deal with Aprilia in WSB.

The Italian will contest the company's all-new RSV4 superbike in the big bike class. He will ride in a one man Biaggi-Aprilia squad in all-Italian colours (ever the patriot, Max).

The move marks the final step in a high-profile official return to the class for the Italian company. Their exit from WSB in 2001 was put down to financial problems at the time.

The news will come as a disappointment to racing legend Jorge Martinez, who has been widely tipped as pursuing Biaggi for the vacant third Kawasaki MotoGP ride next year.

As yet, there is no official notification of the deal from either Biaggi or the factory. We'll bring you any news on that the moment we have it.


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iBurty

This could be an interesting partnership.  Biaggi certainly has the experience, and the draw.  Will it turn out good for both parties, or will the relationship turn sour before the season is out?  It's definitely one to watch.


Posted: 19/09/2008 at 10:23


FatBoyTim

as a rider i love watching Biaggi ride, one of the most stylish i have seen.

as a personality i find him interesting, as every interview i have seen he has come accross very well

reported in the press it appears he is a bit difficult, but thats the press

WSB is better for having him there, and the show is what its all about for me


Posted: 19/09/2008 at 10:49


iBurty

I have to say I like him too, but he does seem to have built a reputation for being difficult to work with.

 I wonder if the Aprilia in it's first year is going to need lots of co-operation and understanding from both parties, which makes me wonder if this pairing isn't going to be good at.


Posted: 19/09/2008 at 11:12


Paul East 2
where does this leave hoffman? after all the testing is he still going to be on the V4 next year?

Posted: 19/09/2008 at 11:36


iBurty

I can't see Aprilia only planning on running one bike.

So maybe there are plans for another Aprilia team?


Posted: 19/09/2008 at 12:11

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