In the final round of the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy at the Vallelunga Piero Taruffi Circuit, Gabriel Tesini of the 52 Racing Team was crowned the 2026 champion. The San Marino rider secured the title in Race 1, with one race still to go. The sixth edition of the Aprilia RS 660 Trophy, organised by BK Corse, ended with the title fight going down to the final round. At Vallelunga, Tesini was mathematically crowned champion after a spectacular Race 1, decided on the finish line following a close battle with Ferruccio Lamborghini, his direct rival for the title. The 52 Racing Team rider crossed the line just 49 thousandths of a second ahead, securing both the race win and the championship.
Two pole positions and seven wins in eight races: Tesini delivered an outstanding season, demonstrating consistency and competitiveness throughout the championship. The San Marino rider finished at the top of the overall standings with 191 points, ahead of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the 2025 champion, who battled Tesini for the title throughout the season. Lamborghini secured three pole positions and six podium finishes across the eight races. Mattia Bosello completed the overall top three with 125 points, having claimed one pole position and five podium finishes.
The Aprilia RS 660 Trophy has established itself as a key platform for the development of emerging talent, offering a technical environment of the highest standard and a high level of competitiveness. Previous editions have also seen the title fight go down to the final race. The single-brand trophy dedicated to the Aprilia RS 660 also serves as a stepping stone towards international championships such as Sportbike, while continuing to attract riders from around the world. The 2026 edition featured competitors from Mexico, Taiwan and the Netherlands, further highlighting the Trophy’s growing international appeal. The format also places value on the work of the participating teams, who manage their riders and their Aprilia RS 660s independently, contributing directly to their sporting and technical development.
GABRIEL TESINI
“It has been a great season. We got off to a strong start, winning at Misano. At the beginning, I had some difficulties, as it was one of my first experiences riding a bike with this engine capacity, but we managed to improve race after race. I’ve won practically every race, except for one. This weekend at Vallelunga was quite unusual, with 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 and Giacomo Luminari, our Team Manager, as well as Camillo, Andrea, Alessio, Leo and everyone who supported me throughout the season and helped me every step of the way.”
