Manu Gonzalez is on the brink of a MotoGP seat for 2027 after intense talks with Trackhouse Racing, Motorsport.com reports.
Trackhouse negotiations and test performance
Representatives of the 2026 Moto2 points leader have been lobbying the American outfit, seeking a premier‑class berth that slipped away last season when technical glitches cost him the title. In March, Gonzalez completed an 87‑lap run on an Aprilia RS GP25 at Motorland Aragón, posting a best lap of 1:47.832 and earning commendations from the Trackhouse garage, although the session was officially described as “purely circumstantial” and not a guaranteed audition.
Gonzalez’s 2026 Moto2 dominance
Rejecting overtures from the World Superbike Championship to stay with Intact GP, the Spaniard has amassed three victories and six podiums in the opening seven rounds, leading the championship by 34.5 points over Izan Guevara. After a commanding win at Mugello, Gonzalez admitted that while a title would cement his case, the market for MotoGP seats closes early, leaving him to focus on “keeping winning races and staying myself.”
Implications for the 2027 premier class grid
If Trackhouse signs Gonzalez, current rider Raul Fernandez, despite a sprint win at Mugello, could be displaced. The prospective lineup may also pair Gonzalez with Italian Enea Bastianini, who recently joined Tech3 KTM, while Intact GP would likely elevate Alex Escrig to replace the departing champion. The 2027 season is set to feature a wave of Moto2 graduates, including Izan Guevara at Pramac Yamaha, David Alonso on Honda, Dani Holgado for Gresini, and potential slots for Senna Agius at Tech3 and Celestino Vietti with VR46.
The emerging Trackhouse deal could reshape the MotoGP landscape, turning the 2027 grid into the most rider‑turnover‑rich season since the category’s expansion.
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