Get ready, MotoGP fans, because the 2027 season is shaping up to be a seismic shift in the racing world! With a major technical overhaul on the horizon, including engine size changes, aerodynamic restrictions, and a tire supplier switch, the rider market is set to explode with potential moves. This means we could see a completely revamped grid!
The year 2027 marks a significant turning point for MotoGP. The premier class will transition from 1000cc engines to 850cc engines, ban ride-height devices, and reduce aerodynamic elements. Plus, Michelin tires will be replaced by Pirelli.
Currently, only a handful of riders have secured their spots for the 2027 season.
- Johann Zarco is confirmed to be riding for LCR Honda.
- Diogo Moreira is stepping up to the premier class on a multi-year deal starting from 2026, also with LCR Honda.
- Toprak Razgatlioglu will make his MotoGP debut with Pramac Yamaha.
Razgatlioglu, after a season on the V4 M1, will aim to leverage his Pirelli tire knowledge in 2027. He could be joined by his WorldSBK rival, Nicolo Bulega, who has a Ducati MotoGP testing contract and is expected to move to the premier class the following year.
Fermin Aldeguer from Gresini is expected to have his 2027 option picked up by Ducati.
But here's where it gets controversial... all five factory teams are still in the process of signing riders. Reigning champion Marc Marquez's current factory deal ends at the end of next season. Will he commit to leading Ducati into the new era? Could his teammate, Francesco Bagnaia's, 2025 performance influence his decision to explore options with rival manufacturers?
And this is the part most people miss... fellow MotoGP champions Jorge Martin (Aprilia), Joan Mir (Honda), and Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) are also facing critical decisions. Martin attempted to leave Aprilia for Honda but the RS-GP is now the second-best bike behind Ducati. Mir and Honda are gaining momentum, but Quartararo's future with Yamaha hinges on the competitiveness of their 2026 bike.
So far, only KTM has shown a glimpse of its new 850cc engine, and manufacturers agreed not to conduct track testing until the end of the 2025 season. KTM's priority is to retain Pedro Acosta, who has been linked with Ducati and Honda.
Here's a breakdown of the current contract situation for each rider:
| Rider | Team | Contract |
| :------------------ | :------------------------ | :------------------------------------- |
| Toprak Razgatlioglu | Prima Pramac Racing Yamaha | End of 2027 |
| Johann Zarco | LCR Honda Castrol | End of 2027 |
| Diogo Moreira | LCR Honda Idemitsu | 'Multi-year deal' |
| Fermin Aldeguer | Gresini Racing MotoGP | Ducati contract, end of 2026. Option for two further years. |
| Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | End of 2026 |
| Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | End of 2026 |
| Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | "Multi-year contract" (2026) |
| Brad Binder | Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | End of 2026 |
| Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | "Multi-year contract" (2026) |
| Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | "Multi-year contract" (2026) |
| Fabio Quartararo | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | End of 2026 |
| Alex Rins | Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP | End of 2026 |
| Luca Marini | Honda HRC | End of 2026 |
| Joan Mir | Honda HRC | End of 2026 |
| Fabio di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati | End of 2026 |
| Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina Enduro VR46 | End of 2026 |
| Alex Marquez | Gresini Racing MotoGP | End of 2026 |
| Jack Miller | Prima Pramac Racing Yamaha | End of 2026 |
| Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse MotoGP | End of 2026 |
| Ai Ogura | Trackhouse MotoGP | End of 2026 |
| Maverick Vinales | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | "Multi-year contract" (2026) |
| Enea Bastianini | Red Bull KTM Tech3 | "Multi-year contract" (2026) |
What do you think? Will Marquez stay with Ducati? Which riders will make the biggest moves? Share your predictions in the comments below!
