MotoGP’s commercial rights holder and teams are nearing a new agreement, with 16 of the 22 bikes on the 2027 grid already assigned riders, despite only one contract renewal being officially confirmed: Marco Bezzecchi’s extension with Aprilia.
The delay in announcing new signings stems from the manufacturers’ association (MSMA) agreement not to publicize any deals until negotiations with MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG) are completed, with Ducati and Honda having already approved MGPSEG’s proposal.
Factory Team Lineups
Four of the five factory teams appear to have completed their lineups, with Marc Marquez contracted to reigning champion Ducati through 2028, and Pedro Acosta expected to join him, while Yamaha has secured Jorge Martin to partner Ai Ogura.
Fabio Quartararo is poised to spearhead the revamped project at Honda, which has reshuffled its rider lineup and management structure, with David Alonso potentially taking the second factory Honda seat, although Honda retains the option to terminate the pre-agreement if it pays compensation estimated at around €1m.
Independent Teams
Aprilia is set to pair Bezzecchi with Francesco Bagnaia, who opted to join the Noale manufacturer instead of accepting Yamaha’s offer, while KTM is expected to pair Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, and Pramac will retain Toprak Razgatlioglu, with Izan Guevara potentially joining him.
Gresini has secured Joan Mir, who will partner Moto2 graduate Dani Holgado, and Fermin Aldeguer is set to join VR46 with full factory rider status, although his teammate has not been confirmed, with several names, including Nicola Bulega, Luca Marini, and Celestino Vietti, still in contention.
Unresolved Seats
Six seats remain open, with Trackhouse and Tech3 the only two teams yet to finalize either side of their garages, and Enea Bastianini seeking to leave Tech3 to join Trackhouse, while Raul Fernandez is expected to renew his contract with Tech3, which will continue running KTM machinery.
As the teams finalize their lineups, attention turns to the upcoming season, with the new agreement between MotoGP’s commercial rights holder and teams expected to unlock the official announcement of next season’s rider market, and the competition is set to be fierce, with several top riders switching teams and new talent emerging.
The silence surrounding new signings will soon be broken, and the MotoGP grid for 2027 will be revealed, with fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming season and the battles that will unfold on the track.
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