MEDIA DAY DISPATCH: transfer talk as MotoGP lands at MotorLand

motogp.com

27 Aug 2026

The headlines are already being written as we gear up for the first of 10 GPs in 14 weeks

Those flyaways that seemed so far away are edging ever closer with just three European Grands Prix in the offing before we jet-set overseas. On familiar ground and with momentum key, points make prizes and whilst Aragon has witness a one-rider masterclass for the last two years, 2026 is proving the form book is just history. Setting down on media day, here’s what you need to know ahead of the remainder of the weekend.

OGURA OUT: injury sidelines the #79

The Japanese star will miss the Aragon GP for a second consecutive season after a training crash in Japan, denting his title hopes

Marc the favourite? 7 Aragon wins suggest so…

The reigning World Champion may well be playing catch up after a struggle in Silverstone but Aragon is #93 territory…

Marquez explains Silverstone struggles: “It’s related to the seven surgeries”

The reigning Champion explains why Silverstone proved such a physical challenge and how the effects of seven right shoulder surgeries are still felt at the limit

ZARCO RETURNS: French star back in the saddle

Three and a half months on from his Catalunya crash, Johann Zarco gets set to tackle MotorLand Aragon

Zarco: "I wouldn't be here in Aragon if I wasn't ready"

The French rider returns from injury 3.5 months after the crash in Catalunya. He talks us through his feelings and motivation ahead of his return

ALDEGUER ON THE MOVE: VR46 Racing Team welcome the #54

Back from injury and in the spotlight straight away, last year’s Indonesian GP winner speaks about being back in the flow and being in the fluo from 2027 onwards…

Aldeguer discusses 2027 move to VR46, provides injury update ahead of MotoGP return

The #54's switch to the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for 2027 was announced this week, while Aldeguer is also preparing for his MotoGP return from injury

BASTIANINI TO SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE: 'The Beast' has a new home next year

Keen to finish this season on a high, Enea Bastianini will be in Aprilia colours alongside Raul Fernandez in Justin Marks' team for 2027

Bastianini: "KTM Tech3 has been a nice family but the Aprilia is my future"

The Italian rider explains that he's had his eye on the Aprilia machinery for some time, and is excited to sign with Superfile Trackhouse

TECH3 WELCOMES MARINI: the #10 replaces Bastianini

An exciting challenge awaits Luca Marini as he's on the move to Guenther Steiner's Red Bull KTM Tech3 outfit from next season

Marini: "It was difficult for me, but I'm excited for the future"

The Italian rider talks us through how his KTM deal came about and his feelings about joining the Austrian factory and the Tech3 project

GUEVARA GRADUATES: Moto2 title contender in MotoGP from 2027

The Spaniard will be on the MotoGP grid next season as he bags a ride with the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP outfit in the place of Jack Miller

Guevara on his future in MotoGP: "It will be a new a challenge for all the riders"

The Spanish rider discusses his move to the premier class with Prima Pramac Yamaha, whilst setting out his intentions for his final year in Moto2

2027 GRID SO FAR: MotoGP’s musical chairs continue

The seats are filling up and not many remain; get to know next year’s MotoGP grid and see who’s gone where