Aprilia gets long-awaited title sponsor as Monster joins second team

Aprilia has struck a mid-season deal with Monster Energy as its new MotoGP title sponsor in the midst of its best-ever premier-class season.The multi-year deal begins immediately, featuring the “presence of the iconic, three-claw logo on the factory RS-GP bikes, on the riders’ leathers, and on the team’s key assets” according to the announcement.The manufacturer leads the riders’, teams’ and constructors’ standings after six rounds, with its factory duo Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin the two leading contenders for the riders’ title.Aprilia had already been a regular contender at or near the front since the start of the decade – but its factory team had remained without a title backer, something publicly lamented by Aprilia racing boss Massimo Rivola.This has changed now via the Monster deal, meaning the energy drink …