Gabriel Tesini Crowned 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Trophy Champion

The San Marino rider secured the 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Trophy title at Vallelunga after a dramatic Race 1 victory, capping off a dominant championship-winning campaign.

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Gabriel Tesini has been crowned the 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Trophy champion after securing the title during the season finale at the Vallelunga Piero Taruffi Circuit. Riding for the 52 Racing Team, the San Marino rider wrapped up the championship in Race 1, with one race still remaining on the calendar.

The sixth edition of the one-make championship concluded with an exciting title battle, as Tesini and defending champion Ferruccio Lamborghini went head-to-head in the final round. A thrilling finish saw Tesini cross the line just 0.049 seconds ahead of his closest rival, earning both the race victory and the championship crown.

Tesini Delivers a Championship-Winning Season

Tesini enjoyed an outstanding 2026 campaign, combining impressive speed with remarkable consistency throughout the season. He finished the championship with 191 points, having claimed seven victories from eight races and secured two pole positions.

His dominant performances made him the standout rider of the season and earned him his first Aprilia RS 660 Trophy title.

Speaking after securing the championship, Tesini reflected on his successful campaign and thanked everyone who played a role in his achievement.

“It has been a great season. We got off to a strong start by winning at Misano. At the beginning, I had some difficulties because it was one of my first experiences riding a bike with this engine capacity, but we improved race after race. I’ve won practically every race except one.”

“This weekend at Vallelunga was quite unusual because of the changing weather conditions, alternating between rain and sunshine, but I managed to be fast in both conditions and win both races. I’m really happy with the progress we made throughout the season and how much we improved.”

“I’d like to thank Aprilia, the 52 Racing Team, our Team Manager Giacomo Luminari, and everyone who supported me throughout the season.”

Lamborghini Finishes Runner-Up

Defending 2025 champion Ferruccio Lamborghini pushed Tesini all the way to the final round but ultimately finished second in the championship standings.

Lamborghini recorded three pole positions and six podium finishes across the season, remaining Tesini’s closest challenger until the title-deciding race at Vallelunga.

Mattia Bosello completed the championship podium in third place with 125 points, after securing one pole position and five podium finishes during the season.

Aprilia RS 660 Trophy Continues to Grow

The Aprilia RS 660 Trophy has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Europe’s leading one-make motorcycle championships, providing young riders with a competitive platform to develop their skills before progressing to higher-level series such as the FIM Sportbike World Championship.

Organised by BK Corse, the championship allows participating teams to independently manage their riders and Aprilia RS 660 race machines, helping to develop both technical expertise and rider performance.

The 2026 edition also reflected the championship’s growing international profile, with competitors representing countries /including San Marino, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

Bright Future Ahead for the New Champion

Tesini’s championship-winning campaign showcased not only his speed but also his maturity and consistency throughout the season. Winning seven of the eight races and sealing the title before the final race underlined his dominance in the 2026 championship.

With the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy continuing to serve as a stepping stone for emerging talent, Tesini’s performances this season are likely to put him firmly on the radar for opportunities in higher levels of motorcycle racing.