Gresini has just announced the signing of Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado for the 2027 MotoGP campaign, replacing Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer.
Gresini Builds Future
The Faenza‑based outfit, now managed by Nadia Padovani, revealed the changes on its social‑media channels. Mir, who completed his fourth season with Honda this year, will ride under Gresini’s banner for the next two seasons. Holgado, a former Moto3 runner‑up and recent Moto2 podium‑heavy performer, will take the second seat.
Both riders will join the team as contracted privateers, with no contractual link to Ducati, allowing Gresini to field independent machinery.
Joan Mir – From Champion to New Home
Mir’s trajectory from the 2017 Moto3 crown to his 2020 MotoGP title with Suzuki remains a benchmark in the sport. After Suzuki’s pullout at the end of 2022, Mir spent four years with Honda, even as the team’s results declined. His new two‑year deal with Gresini marks a fresh path forward, with the experienced Spaniard looking to revive his chances of world‑class success.
Daniel Holgado – Rising Star
Holgado debuted in Moto3 in 2021 and finished as the 2024 championship runner‑up. The budding Castilian rider made his Moto2 debut in 2025 with the Aspar squad and captured two victories, finishing sixth in the standings. The season opened with a podium in Thailand followed by a win in Brazil, temporarily placing him at the front of the Moto2 leaderboard. These performances sparked interest from several MotoGP outfits; Gresini secured his signing for the upcoming two seasons.
The dual signings arrive as teams finalise their rosters post‑Concorde Agreement, underscoring a broad wave of renewals across the paddock. With Mir and Holgado, Gresini presents a balanced package: a world‑champion with a storied pedigree and a rising milestone‑chaser with fresh momentum.
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