MotoGP enters a new era in 2027 with the introduction of 850cc regulations and many teams will also field new rider lines – including Ducati, with Pedro Acosta widely tipped to join.
of MotoGP rider market Starting at the earliest in 2026, only three of the 22 riders on the grid entered the season with contracts beyond the end of the year. The conversation soon turned into a new agreement Ducati b Mark Marquezwhile Francesco Bagnaia He was looking at the exit door.
MotoGP teams have moved early to lock in their line-up as the premier class enters a new era in 2027 with 850cc engines, further restrictions on aerodynamics and a complete ban on ride height devices. Many stars were also out of contract, so the teams didn’t want to miss him.
With that in mind, MotoGP News runs the full 2027 grid – including the latest rumors as every rider move is confirmed and the 22-rider field continues to take shape.
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Ducati: Marc Marquez (TBC) and Pedro Acosta (TBC)
At the time of writing, Ducati have not confirmed either of their two riders for the 2027 MotoGP season. Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia both enter the final year of their respective contracts with the Borgo Panigale team at the start of the 2026 campaign.
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Also, when the indicative reports begin to appear in February 2026 Marquez has already signed a contract extension with Ducati for 2027 and 2028.After spending the summer recovering from injury, the Cervera native opted to bide his time before putting pen to paper.
Marquez’s decision to delay signing a new contract came as Ducati announced the signing of the KTM rider. Pedro Acosta. It is assumed that Ducati felt compelled to sign Acosta to replace Bagnaia in 2027. They were afraid that they would miss the Spanish if they waited.
Aprilia: Marco Bezecchi and Francesco Bagnaia (TBC)
As of this writing, Aprilia Just confirmed Marco Bezecchi As part of the rider line-up for the 2027 MotoGP season. George Martin His contract with Aprilia is set to expire when the 2026 campaign ends at the Valencia Grand Prix this November.
Bezcicci has signed a new two-year contract with Aprilia ahead of the start of the 2026 season, making the Italian the first rider officially on the market. Aprilia then wasted little time getting Martin to agree to replace him after hearing of Francesco Bagnaia’s departure from Ducati.
Reports came out in February 2026 Bagnaia left the cycle to join Yamaha to agree with Aprilia. The two-time MotoGP champion has also been tipped to sign anything from a two-, three- or four-year deal with the Noale factory from 2027.
KTM: Alex Marquez (TBC) and Maverick Vinales (TBC)
Since writing, works KTM The team has not confirmed one of its two riders for the 2027 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder Both are currently out of contract at the end of 2026, and the former is widely expected to leave KTM to join Ducati.
Although KTM does not officially work in the rider market, it is expected that they will introduce it Maverick Vinales Sign from Tech3 and Gresini rider Alex Marquez For 2027. It is said KTM has told Vinales that he will move to their top team in October 2025..
Reports have indicated that Marquez has agreed to join KTM for 2027.After racing directly to Gresini on a satellite contract, he felt unloved by factory Ducati bosses. Ducati has shown no interest in promoting Alex to join his brother Marc from 2027.
Honda: Fabio Quattararo (TBC) and TBC
At the time of writing this article. Honda They have not confirmed either of their two riders for the 2027 MotoGP season. Joan Mir And Luca Marini They will form the Honda line-up from 2024, but both are out of contract at the Tokyo team in the 2026 season.
It remains to be seen whether Mir or Marini will get a new contract, with Honda expected to have just one seat for 2027. Fabio Quatararo Ready to move from Yamaha. It has been reported since January 2026 Quattararo has agreed to a two-year Honda deal..
Yamaha: Jorge Martin (TBC) and TBC
As of this writing, Yamaha They have not yet announced any of their riders for the 2027 MotoGP season. Fabio Quattararo is out of contract at Yamaha in 2026 and is expected to join Honda for the first time in 850cc regulations. Alex Rin In addition, the contract can be terminated.
Yamaha moves quickly to sign George Martin to replace Quattro from 2027Reports have been coming out since January that the 2024 champion is in talks to join the Iwata team. Yamaha is still thought to be undecided as to who will replace the lowly Rins in their plans.
It is said that Yamaha are in talks with Honda’s Luca Marini. After Francesco Bagnaia returned to the Japanese giant expedition. But Yamaha could still opt to replace Rins with a young prospect in 2027 or introduce him as an alternative. Toprak Razgatlioglu From satellite group Pramac.
Gresini: Fermin Aldeguer (TBC) and TBC
At the time of writing this article. Gresini They have not confirmed one of their two riders for 2027. Alex Marquez is out of contract with Gresini directly after the 2026 season and is most likely to join KTM. Fermin Aldeguer Seated at Gresini on a factory Ducati contract.
It is said that Ducati have taken up their option to extend Aldegar’s contract. In the year Until 2028, which could lead to an era of 850cc regulations, which the Spaniard will remain at Gresini.
VR46: TBC and TBC
Valentino Rossi’s at the time of writing VR46 racing team They have yet to announce any of the riders who will make up the line-up for the 2027 season. Franco Morbidelli At the end of 2026, the contract on VR46 expired and Fabio D’Giantantonio The factory Ducati contract is about to expire.
Ducati World Superbike rider Niccolo Bulega could go to MotoGP in 2027 with VR46.They are excited to see the Borgo Panigale brand and Italian rider move from the production bike class to the prototype championship to start the 850cc regulations.
Tracking home: TBC and TBC
As of this writing, Tracking house They have yet to confirm who will make up the Cavaliers’ lineup for the 2027 season. No. Ogura And Raul Fernandez Both are currently out of contract straight to the trackhouse following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign.
Tech3: TBC and TBC
As of this writing, Tech3 They have not confirmed any of the riders who will be part of the 2027 MotoGP rider line-up. Tech3 is currently in the field Ine Bastianini and Maverick Vinales on factory KTM contracts, both due to expire after the end of the 2026 season.
With KTM now expected to introduce the Vinales to its factory rider line-up for 2027, comments have been made. KTM may downgrade Brad Binder to Tech3 in 2027 To keep him in their stables. KTM and Tech3 may want to sign a rising star for their second bike.
LCR: Johan Zarco (TBC) and Diogo Moreira (TBC)
While LCR Having yet to confirm either of their two riders for the 2027 MotoGP season, the satellite Honda crew could at least stay. Johann Zarko for another year. Zarco and a friend of the 2026 rookie team Diogo Moreira Both will ride for LCR in 2026 with Honda contracts until 2027.
Pramak: Toprak Razgatlioglu (TBC) and TBC
As of this writing, Pramak It is yet to be announced who will ride for the team in the 2027 campaign. However, 2026 MotoGP rookie and three-time World Superbike champion Torak Razgatlioglu has a factory Yamaha contract until 2027, keeping him at Pramac.
Jack Miller In the year He will become a free agent at the end of 2026, should the Japanese brand instead decide to release Miguel Olivera at the end of 2025, after Razgatlioglu agreed to stay at Pramac for a second one-year factory Yamaha contract on the YZR-M1.
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