Aprilia has confirmed that Scott Redding will race for the team in MotoGP next season, alongside incumbent Aleix Espargaró, in place of Sam Lowes.
Redding, 24, graduated to MotoGP in 2014 and has competed for Gresini, Marc VDS and Pramac in the premier class, taking two podiums, and a best of 12th in the standings.
Pramac confirmed last week that it had recruited Jack Miller to partner Danilo Petrucci for 2018, leaving Redding without a seat, but the Briton has now linked up with Aprilia.
“Scott is a rider who, in spite of his young age, has significant experience in MotoGP,” said Aprilia chief Romano Albesiano.
“We are pleased to have him join our project and we think that his talent and the continued growth of the RS-GP will allow the team and him to achieving important results.
“Our bike has grown consistently, race after race. The goal to battle stably in the top 10 has been more than achieved.
“And while further steps in technical development are on their way already this season, with this agreement with Scott, we are preparing for next season.
“Aprilia will be at the starting line with a pair of quality riders that have interesting potential.
“Aleix is demonstrating more and more that he is a high quality rider and a guarantee for the team.
“With Scott's contribution, we expect that the team's work will bring Aprilia even closer to the top of the championship, into the positions that such a glorious brand deserves to occupy.”
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