As 2026 enters its closing stages, we’ve got concrete news from all 11 teams with regard to 2027. We’ve put all the news, signings and seats in one place so you can familiarise yourself with who is in what colours for next year. If you’ve missed any announcements, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered below!
DUCATI LENOVO TEAM
The reigning World Champions will retain their very own reigning World Champion in Marc Marquez until at least 2028. The Spaniard will have a new teammate in the form of Pedro Acosta, who moves from KTM machinery. ‘The Shark’ will also be in Ducati red until at least 2028.
APRILIA RACING
The current Championship leaders confirmed Marco Bezzecchi on a multi-year deal ahead of the Sepang Test at the start of 2026, but his teammate was confirmed at the Dutch GP: Francesco Bagnaia. The double World Champion has a four-year deal with the Noale brand.
MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP
Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins have been officially announced as not part of the project from 2027 onwards. In their place, 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin and Japanese sensation – and now MotoGP winner – Ai Ogura. Both have contracts until the end of 2028.
BK8 GRESINI RACING MOTOGP
Nadia Padovani’s team have confirmed a fully changed line-up for 2027, mixing MotoGP championship-winning pedigree with youth as Joan Mir and upcoming rookie Daniel Holgado get set to jump on Ducati machinery.
RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING
Following Pedro Acosta’s departure, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have announced an all-new lineup for 2027 as Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio prepare to make the switch to the Austrian manufacturer for the upcoming season.
HONDA HRC CASTROL
HRC have their plans sorted for next season, with an all-new rider line-up to look forward to. Fabio Quartararo will join the squad from 2027, with Diogo Moreira alongside as the Brazilian makes the step from LCR. There will be a shake-up on the management side too, as Alberto Puig leaves his role as team manager and becomes an advisor, being replaced by Mikihiko Kawase.
CASTROL HONDA LCR
Both sides of Lucio Cecchinello’s box are confirmed, with Johann Zarco penned in for 2027 after signing his deal during the 2025 season. Alongside the experienced Frenchman is MotoGP rookie David Alonso, who makes the step up from Moto2 after signing a multi-year deal with HRC.
SUPERFILE TRACKHOUSE MOTOGP TEAM
It’s exciting times over at the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, with the American squad announcing that they will continue to work with Raul Fernandez until the end of 2028. His teammate? Enea Bastianini. The Beast enters the SuperHouse in 2027, ensuring Trackhouse have experienced, race-winning pedigree on both sides of the box going into next year.
RED BULL KTM TECH3
Everything is confirmed over at Red Bull KTM Tech3, with Luca Marini joining Guenther Steiner’s team from 2027. His teammate? None other than Moto2 star Senna Agius, creating the perfect mix between experience and a fresh perspective. We’ve also had confirmation that Tech3 will race with KTM machinery from 2027 and beyond following a multi-year agreement.
PERTAMINA ENDURO VR46 RACING TEAM
Signed and sealed at the VR46 Racing Team. Fermin Aldeguer has been confirmed at the Italian squad, remaining on board a Ducati for 2027 and 2028 as the #54 moves from Gresini. He’ll be joined by WorldSBK’s Championship leader Nicolo Bulega, who makes the jump from Superbike to the Grand Prix paddock – completing a very bright fluo yellow line-up!
PRIMA PRAMAC YAMAHA MOTOGP
Paolo Campinoti’s team is looking strong for 2027. Rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu heads into his second season with the team and took part in the tyre test on Monday after the Czech GP with the new 850cc prototype. The recently announced second seat will be taken by Moto2™ graduate Izan Guevara, who makes his move to the premier class after four seasons in Moto2.
There we have it. The final piece of the puzzle is in place, and the countdown has already begun for MotoGP's new era. First, one final push in 2026 before we welcome the class of 2027. Don’t miss out!